scihubeva ☆
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Description:
Cross-platform Sci-Hub GUI application powered by Python and Qt
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.5.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: academic research pdf sci-hub productivity
Install: brew install --cask scihubeva
About:
Sci-Hub EVA is a modern, cross-platform GUI application that simplifies accessing and downloading academic papers from Sci-Hub. It provides a user-friendly interface built with Python and Qt, handling metadata retrieval and PDF management automatically. The tool streamlines the research workflow by offering a robust alternative to web-based methods.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform desktop interface (macOS, Linux, Windows)
  • Supports multiple Sci-Hub domains and mirrors
  • Automatic metadata extraction and PDF organization
  • Command-line interface (CLI) and GUI modes
  • Built-in PDF viewer and document management
Use Cases:
  • Batch downloading academic papers for literature reviews
  • Managing and organizing local PDF libraries with metadata
  • Accessing paywalled research in restricted network environments
Alternatives:
  • LibGen Desktop – LibGen Desktop focuses on the Library Genesis database for books and texts, whereas Sci-Hub EVA is specialized for academic papers and journal articles.
  • Zotero – Zotero is a comprehensive reference manager with citation tools, while Sci-Hub EVA is a specialized downloader focused on acquiring PDFs via Sci-Hub.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 8, 2026 4:52am 6.5.1 0 VERSION_BUMP cc460e30
Mar 7, 2026 1:27pm 6.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 3c40d30f
Jan 10, 2026 7:26am 6.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP d233dc46
Nov 12, 2023 1:10pm 6.2.4 0 VERSION_BUMP c947374a
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