Welcome to the official distribution repository for the desktop version of Biblioshiny. This version is a standalone Electron application available for macOS (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4) and Windows x64.

• Zero Configuration: No need to install R or Pandoc separately. Everything is bundled inside the app.
• Fully Isolated: The app uses its own internal R 4.5.2 engine and library, ensuring no conflicts with other R versions on your system.
• Biblio AI Ready: Pre-configured to support the latest AI-driven features of Bibliometrix 5.2+.
• Integrated Reporting: Built-in Pandoc 3.8.3 for high-quality automated reports and screenshots.

1. Navigate to the Releases page
2. Download the appropriate .pkg installer:
   • Biblioshiny-5.2.1-arm64.pkg for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)
3. Double-click the installer and follow the macOS setup prompts
4. Launch Biblioshiny from your Applications folder

1. Navigate to the Releases page
2. Download the Windows x64 .exe installer (e.g., Biblioshiny-Setup-5.2.1-x64.exe)
3. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
4. Launch Biblioshiny from the Start menu or desktop shortcut

Note: On the first launch, the app might take 10-15 seconds to initialize the internal Biblio AI environment.

Biblioshiny includes a built-in update checker:

• When a new version is uploaded to this repository, you will receive a notification upon launching the app
• Clicking "Download Now" will take you directly to the latest release page to grab the new installer

If the app suddenly turns gray, the internal R process may have encountered an error.

• Solution: Restart the application. Ensure you are not running other processes on port 3838.

While we strive for a 100% complete library, if you see a "Missing Packages" message, please ensure you have an active internet connection on the first run so Bibliometrix can initialize its AI modules.

macOS: If the app won't open due to security settings, go to System Preferences > Privacy & Security and authorize the app to open.

Windows: If Windows Defender blocks the installation, select "More info" and then "Run anyway". The application is safe but may not yet be recognized by all antivirus systems.

If you use this software for your research, please cite:

Aria, M. & Cuccurullo, C. (2017) bibliometrix: An R-tool for comprehensive science mapping analysis, Journal of Informetrics, 11(4), pp 959-975.

For bugs, feature requests, or questions, please open an Issue in this repository.