However, it’s a dead-end product . Elsevier has stopped adding features, and compatibility with future OS updates is uncertain. If you’re already on it, keep using it as long as it works. If you’re starting fresh, look elsewhere.
Released in early 2021, version 1.19.8 was designed to stabilize the software while preparing users for the eventual transition. Unlike the newer cloud-first version, Mendeley Desktop 1.19.8 provides: Mendeley Desktop vs. Mendeley Reference Manager - Page 2 mendeley desktop 1.19.8
Mendeley has officially entered a maintenance phase for the Desktop application: However, it’s a dead-end product