You can designate specific folders on your computer for Mendeley to "watch." Any PDF you drop into these folders is automatically imported and indexed.

is a legacy reference management software designed to help researchers organize, share, and cite their research papers. While it has been largely superseded by the newer Mendeley Reference Manager , it remains a favorite among many academics due to specific local-storage features and a highly functional interface. Current Status and Availability

New researchers are encouraged to download Mendeley Reference Manager instead.

As of , Mendeley Desktop is no longer available for new downloads from the official Mendeley website .

Mendeley Desktop stands out for its robust offline capabilities and organizational tools:

Unlike the cloud-only Reference Manager, Mendeley Desktop allows users to store their library and PDFs locally on their computer.

Navigate to Help > Check for Updates to ensure you are on the latest stable version (typically v1.19.8 ).