@JabRef
Creator · JabRef
Last updated · Sep 1, 2026
Jabref
STRONG · 83Community indexed
Graphical Java application for managing BibTeX and BibLaTeX (.bib) databases
Creator · JabRef
Last updated · Sep 1, 2026
Graphical Java application for managing BibTeX and BibLaTeX (.bib) databases
Review then install
Install targets
Codex install prompt
Install the "Jabref" agent skill from https://github.com/JabRef/jabref. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Graphical Java application for managing BibTeX and BibLaTeX (.bib) databases After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"jabref-jabref","task":"Install Jabref","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Deep research, source comparison, literature review, RAG, knowledge search, and reports.
Scenario
Document processing
I need my agent to read PDFs, extract tables, and turn documents into structured data.
Agent fit
Claude Code + CLI + Codex
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add JabRef/jabref
Maintenance
active
3mo since push
Risk
Needs review
Financial research output is not financial advice; require human review before any live investment decision
GitHub quality
4.4K
100/100 Quality · 88/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Financial research output is not financial advice; require human review before any live investment decision · Financial research output is not financial advice; require human review before any live investment decision.
Agent adoption scorecard
These scores combine public repository metadata, OpenAgentSkill review signals, maintenance freshness, and install readiness. They are a shortlist signal, not a replacement for human review.
Quality
ExcellentHigh-confidence pick with strong adoption and healthy maintenance signals.
Trust
Review then installGood shortlist signal, but the agent should review audit notes, install policy, and outcome evidence before running it.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
OpenAgentSkill Trust Score v5
Use as the primary candidate after human or sandbox review.
Stars
4.4K GitHub stars
Repo activity
4.4K stars, 3.4K forks
Maintenance
3mo since push
License
MIT
Install
npx skills add JabRef/jabref
Install safety
Agent-readable metadata
Use this block or the embedded JSON to decide whether an agent should install this skill, choose an alternative, or ask for human review first.
Suited tasks
Suited agents
Install decision
Trust and risk
Outcome loop
Do not use when
Agent safety v2
Usable candidate, but the agent should surface permission and audit notes before installation.
Require human approval before installing into a real workspace.
medium
Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
medium
Skill may read or write project files, documents, generated artifacts, or local workspace state.
Agent resolve plan
The Resolve API returns the selected skill, alternatives, safety policy, audit notes, install target, and copy-paste prompt an agent can follow without scraping this page.
Open JSON
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20Jabref%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Resolve text
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20Jabref%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium&format=text
Install handoff
/api/skills/jabref-jabref/install
Agent should check
Copy prompt
Task: Use Jabref in this workspace.
Resolve first: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20Jabref%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Review install handoff: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/jabref-jabref/install
Install command: npx skills add JabRef/jabref
Before running it, summarize audit warnings, required permissions, and the fallback skill if install is risky.Agent handoff
Use the public install endpoint to fetch the command, safety checklist, target prompts, and canonical links for this skill.
Install handoff
/api/skills/jabref-jabref/install
LLM text format
/api/skills/jabref-jabref/install?format=text
Find alternatives
/api/skills/search?q=Jabref&limit=3
Agent prompt
Use Jabref for this task. Review https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/jabref-jabref/install, then install with: npx skills add JabRef/jabrefRegistry metadata
This page exposes the same decision, trust, audit, use-case, and install signals through the Registry API, so agents can rank this skill without scraping the UI.
Manifest
/api/registry/manifest/jabref-jabref
LLM text
/api/registry/manifest/jabref-jabref?format=text
Install alias
/api/registry/install/jabref-jabref
Recommend
/api/registry/recommend?task=Use%20Jabref%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&limit=3
Agent fit
Document processing
Use-case tags
Platforms
Java, OCR, Claude Code
Audit report
A machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
Agent decision cockpit
Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack.
Role in stack
Primary pick
Primary fit
Document processing
Trust label
Production-ready
Install path
Command ready
Use when
Evidence
review first
Implementation path
Trust profile
Good shortlist signal, but the agent should review audit notes, install policy, and outcome evidence before running it.
GitHub adoption
PASS4.4K GitHub stars
Stars/forks activity
PASS4.4K stars, 3.4K forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
Recent maintenance
PASS3mo since push
License clarity
PASSMIT
Good signals
Review before install
Recommended action
Use as the primary candidate after human or sandbox review.
Quality profile
High-confidence pick with strong adoption and healthy maintenance signals.
Workflow fit
Parse messy files
I need my agent to read PDFs, extract tables, and turn documents into structured data.
Manage repositories
I need my agent to triage GitHub issues, review pull requests, and summarize repository changes.
Build and ship code
I need a coding agent that can understand a repository, edit code, and review pull requests.
Workflow fit
Turn skills into distribution
A workflow for turning newly indexed skills into SEO briefs, social drafts, comparison pages, and reusable publishing workflows.
Inspect, patch, and verify code
A workflow for software agents that inspect repositories, review pull requests, generate tests, and turn findings into shippable patches.
Ingest, retrieve, and cite
A workflow for document-heavy agents that ingest files, create searchable knowledge, retrieve relevant context, and answer with grounded sources.
Alternative shortlist
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Graphical Java application for managing BibTeX and BibLaTeX (.bib) databases
Imported by the skill-only GitHub discovery pipeline because it matches agent skill, automation, domain workflow, RAG, document-processing, data, finance, security, or developer-tool signals. Protocol-server projects are excluded from automated imports.
Frameworks & tools
Decision snapshot
4,378 GitHub stars
Audit
Install and adoption review
Agent-proven evidence
Outcome reports after resolve, review, install, and one narrow run.
No agent outcome data yet. The first agent run can report success, setup needs, risk blocks, failure, or not-relevant through /api/agent/outcome.
Install
Free and open source. Review the report before installing into production agents.
Growth loop
Scenario-led draft for Jabref, ready for a manual X post.
Before you hand an agent source-backed research, give it a repeatable starting point. Jabref: Graphical Java application for managing BibTeX and BibLaTeX (.bib) databases 4.4K stars https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/jabref-jabref?ref=x
Listing + install path for Jabref: https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/jabref-jabref?ref=x Install: npx skills add JabRef/jabref
Listing source
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Agent outcomes
No agent outcome data yet
Docs
Usable metadata, review docs
Risk summary
Install readiness