Mendeley Reference Manager

by Mendeleyv2.145.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Simplify your referencing, accelerate your research

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Elsevier.MendeleyReferenceManager --exact --version 2.145.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Mendeley Reference Manager

Mendeley Reference Manager uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

mendeley-reference-manager-2.145.0.exe /S /currentuser

See the full silent install reference for Mendeley Reference Manager →

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About

Mendeley Reference Manager simplifies your referencing so that you can spend more time researching. Store, search, organize, note, share and cite from just one reference library. Offering time saving efficiencies, Mendeley Reference Manager enables you to reduce your workload and advance your research goals.

Installers · v2.145.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	user		Direct
x64	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Mendeley Reference Manager.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Mendeley Reference Manager on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Elsevier.MendeleyReferenceManager --exact --version 2.145.0. winget downloads the installer from Mendeley and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Mendeley Reference Manager silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Elsevier.MendeleyReferenceManager --exact 2.145.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Mendeley Reference Manager?

Mendeley Reference Manager uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: mendeley-reference-manager-2.145.0.exe /S /currentuser. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Mendeley Reference Manager via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Elsevier.MendeleyReferenceManager --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Mendeley Reference Manager's Apps & Features entry.

Is Mendeley Reference Manager free?

Mendeley Reference Manager is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.mendeley.com/download-reference-manager/windows) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Mendeley Reference Manager work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Mendeley Reference Manager directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Mendeley Reference Manager up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Elsevier.MendeleyReferenceManager --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Mendeley Reference Manager from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2.145.0latest
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2.143.0
2.142.0
2.141.2
2.141.0
2.140.1
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