The BibTeX Manager plugin is a game-changer for academic researchers who need to manage their references efficiently. With this plugin, you can create literature notes from BibTeX entries, display formatted reference lists, and generate citations instantly - all within Obsidian. What's more, the plugin operates seamlessly on both desktop and mobile platforms, without requiring any external dependencies. You can add BibTeX entries from popular reference managers like Zotero and Mendeley, or even use custom BibTeX implementations. The plugin also allows you to customize templates for generating literature notes and formatting your references lists. Whether you're working on a research paper or simply keeping track of sources for future projects, the BibTeX Manager plugin is an essential tool for anyone who relies on academic references.

The Bibtex Entry View plugin renders formatted bibliographic entries from a `.bib` file directly in your notes by replacing `bibkey` code blocks with detailed reference information. It detects the matching entry, displaying the citation key, author or editor names, and other fields in a customisable order defined in the settings. If the key is not found, it highlights the block in red with a strike-through to signal an invalid reference. While typing a `bibkey`, the plugin suggests matches based on partial keyword searches of selected fields, improving speed and accuracy when adding citations. Users can select or import a `.bib` file into their vault, set preferred display fields, and have the plugin sort and present them neatly.

The Pretty BibTeX plugin enhances the readability of BibTeX entries in Obsidian by rendering them in a more user-friendly format. Instead of displaying raw BibTeX code in a code block, the plugin formats and colors the entries for better visualization. Users can create a code block with the 'bibtex' language tag, and the plugin will automatically transform it into a more readable format, improving the experience when working with bibliographic data. The rendered output also follows the user's Obsidian accent color for header elements, ensuring consistent styling across the interface.

The Logos-refs plugin streamlines the process of importing and managing citations from Logos Bible Software into your vault. By copying a passage in Logos and using the plugin's paste command, users can automatically generate or link to a formatted reference note, especially useful when working with BibTeX citation style. It helps keep biblical references organized in a designated folder and simplifies the workflow for those regularly working with theological or academic material sourced from Logos.

The BibDesk Integration plugin connects Obsidian with the macOS BibDesk application, allowing users to manage and open PDFs linked to BibTeX entries. It works with external BibTeX files and uses BibDesk's macOS bookmark system, ensuring seamless file access even if files are moved or renamed. The plugin features an optimized BibTeX parser designed for speed and efficiency, processing data on a separate thread to minimize performance impact. It integrates with the PDF++ plugin, enabling users to open PDFs stored outside their vault. The plugin also provides a fuzzy search modal for selecting papers and supports large external libraries without requiring them to be stored in the Obsidian vault.