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Pybliographer

Pybliographer is a free, open-source Linux program for organizing bibliographic databases.

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#25 of 26
Score
5.7

What Pybliographer is

Pybliographer is a free, open-source Linux program for organizing bibliographic databases. It can read and write BibTeX files, read Ovid files, and work with Refer. Its GNOME graphical interface supports editing records and hierarchical searches; users can also search, edit, and reformat bibliographic entries. The package includes pybcheck for checking BibTeX validity, as well as pybconvert and pybformat utilities. A text interface and scripting language are listed for command-line use. Python classes and functions can be extended for tasks such as producing HTML from bibliographic searches. The listed installation requirements include GNU Recode 3.5, python-bibtex, GNOME 2.x, and gnome-python 2.x. SourceForge lists the 1.4.0 source archive, while project information identifies the 1.4 source release as dated 2018-04-03 and says the project moved elsewhere on 2020-10-13. Pybliographer is licensed under the GNU General Public License. The project pages do not state a support policy or security certifications.

Good

  • Reads and writes BibTeX, and reads Ovid files.
  • Supports Refer bibliographic records.
  • GNOME interface includes editing and hierarchical search.
  • Includes BibTeX validation and conversion utilities.
  • Python extensions can generate HTML from searches.

Watch out

  • Linux is the only listed platform.
  • Installation requirements include GNOME 2.x and gnome-python 2.x.
  • The listed 1.4 source release dates to 2018.
  • No support policy or service commitment is stated.

Who it suits

Pybliographer suits Linux users who need to search, edit, and reformat bibliographic records, especially those working with BibTeX, Ovid, or Refer. Its Python tools may also suit users who want to extend bibliographic workflows.

Verdict

Pybliographer combines bibliographic record management with BibTeX checking and scripting options. Check its Linux platform and listed dependencies against your setup before choosing it.

Plans and prices

From Pybliographer's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
PybliographerFreeNo price stated on the opened pages · source code download available

The facts

Each one read from Pybliographer's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

BibTeX validation
The package includes pybcheck to check the validity of BibTeX files.checked 4 Oct 2026
Command line tools
The project repository lists a text-based interface and scripting language, plus pybcheck, pybconvert, and pybformat utilities.checked 4 Oct 2026
Dependencies
The repository README lists GNU Recode 3.5, python-bibtex, GNOME 2.x, and gnome-python 2.x as installation requirements.checked 4 Oct 2026
Download
SourceForge lists pybliographer-1.4.0.tar.xz as the latest version on its files page.checked 4 Oct 2026
Formats
It reads and writes BibTeX files, can read Ovid files, and has support for Refer.checked 4 Oct 2026
Graphical interface
It provides a graphical GNOME interface with editing capabilities and hierarchical search.checked 4 Oct 2026
License
CTAN lists the GNU General Public License for Pybliographer.checked 4 Oct 2026
Project status
SourceForge says the project moved elsewhere as of 2020-10-13 and lists the 1.4 source release dated 2018-04-03.checked 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
Pybliographer is a tool for managing bibliographic databases.checked 4 Oct 2026
Python framework
It provides Python classes and functions that can be extended for tasks such as generating HTML from bibliographic searches.checked 4 Oct 2026
Search and editing
The software supports searching, editing, and reformatting bibliographic records.checked 4 Oct 2026
Security
The opened project pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims.checked 4 Oct 2026
Support
The opened project pages do not state a support policy or service commitment.checked 4 Oct 2026

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