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JabRef
JabRef organizes references stored in .bib files. This optional guide covers installing JabRef on Windows and opening an existing project's .bib file.
Download JabRef
In Download on the official JabRef website, get the Windows installer, run it, and follow the installer prompts.
Official JabRef downloadsUse JabRef
In JabRef, choose File > Open library and open seed-document/ from the BibTeX guide. Save reference edits to that file, then rebuild the manuscript in VS Code to check the changes.
JabRef's Getting started guide explains the library window and how to add and edit reference entries.
JabRef Getting Started