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Is it possible to open files, e.g. from my web browser, in the running instance of JabRef instead of opening a new instance?

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Is it possible to open files, e.g. from my web browser, in the running instance of JabRef instead of opening a new instance?

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Yes, if you activate the “Remote operation” option under Preferences -> Advanced. This option allows new instances of JabRef to detect the instance already running, and pass files to that instead of opening a new window.