filterbib: clean up your `bib`-files for neater bibliographies
I'm happy to introduce `filterbib` v1.0.0-alpha, the first alpha release of our package designed for automated filtering and processing of BibTeX files. This release lays the foundation for a streamlined workflow in cleaning and organizing bibliographic data. This package is mainly useful if you're using `natbib` with `LaTeX`, as `DeclareSourcemap` might not work.
Key Features
- Automated Field Removal: Easily remove unwanted fields (e.g., abstracts, notes, URLs) from .bib files.
- Flexible Input Handling: Accepts both command-line arguments and predefined field lists.
- Preserves BibTeX Integrity: Ensures that valid entries remain intact while unwanted metadata is stripped.
- Command-Line Utility: Run filtering directly from the terminal with:
bash
filter_bib input.bib output.bib abstract,note,url
- Optimized Performance: Fast and efficient parsing of BibTeX files using pybtex.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Installation
Install via pip:
bash
pip install filterbib
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Known Issues & Limitations
⚠️ This is an alpha release, meaning:
The CLI syntax may change in future versions.
More robust error handling and additional features (e.g., field selection via config files) are planned.
Contributions and bug reports are welcome!
Feedback & Contributions
- Report issues → [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/gjheij/filterbib/issues)
- Contribute → Fork & submit a PR!
🔹 Next Steps: Our upcoming v1.0.0-beta release will include enhanced error handling, expanded documentation, and additional customization options. Stay tuned!
Happy filtering!