Review based on testing Mendeley Desktop 1.19.8 on Windows 11 Pro (22H2) and macOS Ventura 13.2.
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: Notably, this version removed the "Literature Search" option from the internal user interface, a move that prompted some users to revert to version 1.19.6 to maintain that specific functionality. Current Status and Support Review based on testing Mendeley Desktop 1
Use 1.19.8 as a migration bridge – export your library to BibTeX or RIS and move to Zotero or the new Mendeley Reference Manager before your OS drops support. Current Status and Support Use 1
is widely considered the final "golden" version of the legacy reference management software before Elsevier shifted focus to the newer, web-based Mendeley Reference Manager. For many researchers, this specific build remains the preferred tool because it offers advanced local control and features that its successor has yet to fully replicate. Why Mendeley Desktop 1.19.8 Still Matters