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Ris-Doi-Opener

Ris-Doi-Opener

Summary
RIS-DOI-Opener is a Windows desktop tool that extracts DOIs from RIS citation files and opens the corresponding academic papers in a web browser. It supports batch processing, multiple input methods, robust error handling, and a modern dark-themed interface, all packaged as a standalone executable for effortless use.

RIS-DOI-Opener is a lightweight Windows application designed to help researchers, students, and academics instantly access scholarly articles from RIS citation files.
The application automatically extracts Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) from RIS files and opens the corresponding publications directly in the user’s default web browser.
With a modern dark-themed interface, drag-and-drop support, batch processing, and a fully portable standalone executable, RIS-DOI-Opener simplifies the workflow of moving from citation exports to full-text articles—no reference manager required.
What This Application Can Do (Detailed Capabilities)
 
1. RIS File Processing
  • Reads RIS (Research Information Systems) citation files
  • Supports files exported from:
    • Zotero
    • EndNote
    • Mendeley
    • PubMed
    • Web of Science
    • Scopus
    • Other RIS-compatible tools
  • Accepts .ris, .txt, or generic text files containing RIS data
2. DOI Extraction & Normalization
  • Extracts DOIs from:
    • DO tags (primary DOI field)
    • UR tags (URLs containing doi.org)
  • Recognizes and normalizes multiple DOI formats:
    • 10.1234/example
    • doi:10.1234/example
    • http://dx.doi.org/10.1234/example
    • https://doi.org/10.1234/example
  • Converts all formats to a standardized, browser-ready URL:
    • https://doi.org/…
  • Automatically removes duplicate DOIs
3. Batch DOI Opening
  • Opens all extracted DOIs in separate browser tabs
  • Uses the system’s default browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.)
  • Safety confirmation when opening more than 10 tabs
  • Suitable for large citation exports
4. Multiple Input Methods
  • Browse button – select a RIS file manually
  • Drag & drop into the app window
  • Drag & drop directly onto the .exe file
  • Command-line support – pass a file path as an argument for automation
     
5. User Interface & Experience
  • Modern dark theme UI
    • Dark background (#1e1e1e)
    • Light, high-contrast text
    • Clear visual hierarchy
  • Decorative image support (image/001.png)
    • Automatically resized
    • Graceful fallback if missing
  • Color-coded status messages:
    • 🟢 Success
    • 🟠 Warnings
    • 🔴 Errors
    • 🔵 Processing
  • Real-time feedback during file processing
  • Centered, responsive window layout
     
6. Error Handling & Reliability
  • Detects missing or invalid files
  • Handles malformed RIS data gracefully
  • Supports multiple encodings:
    • UTF-8
    • Latin-1
    • Windows-1252
  • Clear error messages for:
    • No DOI found
    • Encoding issues
    • Browser launch failures
       
7. Standalone Executable
  • Fully portable Windows .exe
  • No Python installation required
  • All dependencies bundled
  • Image resources included via PyInstaller
  • Can be run from any folder or USB drive
 
Typical Use Cases
  • Researchers – Quickly open papers from citation exports
  • Students – Access references from course bibliographies
  • Librarians – Batch-process RIS files for patrons
  • Academics – Review large literature exports efficiently
  • Anyone working with RIS citation files
    ฿199.00Price
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