{"categories":[{"label":"Markup","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/text-processing-markup"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Parses BibTeX files into Python data structures, extracting bibliographic metadata from standard citation formats.","skillfed_tags":["bibtex","citation-parsing","academic"],"use_cases":["Extract citation metadata from BibTeX files to build a searchable bibliography database in a research tool.","Validate and parse BibTeX entries programmatically in a document generation or citation management pipeline.","Convert BibTeX citations to other formats (JSON, CSV) for integration with non-LaTeX publishing systems.","Analyze publication patterns and author networks by parsing large collections of BibTeX files.","Automate citation formatting and deduplication in academic paper repositories or reference managers."],"what_it_does":"bibtexparser is a Python library that reads and parses BibTeX files\u2014the standard citation format used in academic publishing and LaTeX documents. It converts raw BibTeX text into structured Python objects, allowing you to programmatically access bibliographic metadata like authors, titles, publication years, and other citation fields. The library has been in use since 2013 and is currently maintained; version 1.x prioritizes stability for the many projects already depending on it. A version 2.0 rewrite is in development, promising performance improvements and better handling of malformed files.\n\nThe package has no runtime dependencies, making it lightweight to install, but the reported high install friction suggests checking your environment before adding it. It is widely used\u2014downloaded over 1.3 million times monthly\u2014and has no known security vulnerabilities. The dual licensing (LGPLv3 or BSD) gives you flexibility depending on your project's license requirements.","worth_installing":"Yes, with conditions. The package is actively maintained, widely used, has no security issues, and solves a specific, well-defined problem\u2014parsing BibTeX files. However, the high install friction is a concern: verify that installation succeeds in your environment before committing to it. If you need cutting-edge performance or fault tolerance for malformed files, consider tracking the v2 development branch instead of relying on the stable 1.x series."},"id":"bibtexparser","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/bibtexparser","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/bibtexparser.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/bibtexparser/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-01-29","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"copyleft","name":"bibtexparser","python_support":"unspecified","summary":"Bibtex parser for python 3"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":1333322,"position":4041,"tier":"top_5000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"1.4.4"}