JabRef version

Latest development branch build (please note build date below)

Operating system

GNU / Linux

Details on version and operating system

Ubuntu 25.04

Checked with the latest development build (copy version output from About dialog)

• I made a backup of my libraries before testing the latest development version.
• I have tested the latest development version and the problem persists

Steps to reproduce the behaviour

1- Build and run the up-to-date repository
2-Select tools -> start new systematic literature review
3-Fill study title, author, questions and query fields, select a catalog
4-Select empty directory and start survey

The action will fail and the user will get an error message saying the repository couldn't be created.

Appendix

This issue is present at the time of writing which is 27.09.2025
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Screenshot of the error