# biber > A backend bibliography processor for the `biblatex` package. > See also: `latexmk`. > More information: . - Generate bibliography data using a BibLaTeX Control File: `biber {{path/to/file.bcf}}` - Generate bibliography data using a configuration file: `biber {{path/to/file.bcf}} {{[-g|--configfile]}} {{path/to/config_file}}` - Enable debugging: `biber {{path/to/file.bcf}} {{[-D|--debug]}}`