sioyek ☆
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Description:
PDF viewer designed for reading research papers and technical books
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: pdf research productivity reading academic
Install: brew install --cask sioyek
About:
Sioyek is a PDF viewer specifically engineered for researchers, students, and professionals who work with academic papers and technical documentation. It features a unique navigation system that allows users to jump between references and citations seamlessly, significantly enhancing the reading workflow. The application also provides powerful annotation tools and a highly customizable interface to optimize the reading experience on both desktop and tablet devices.
Key Features:
  • Smart link navigation for jumping between references and citations
  • Advanced search capabilities including fuzzy search and symbol search
  • Highly customizable keyboard shortcuts and UI layout
  • Built-in annotation tools and document overview features
  • Sync support for reading position across devices
Use Cases:
  • Reading and navigating complex academic research papers with many citations
  • Studying technical textbooks and documentation requiring frequent reference checking
  • Annotating and highlighting PDFs for research or study purposes
Alternatives:
  • Zathura – Sioyek offers a more specialized workflow for research papers with built-in citation navigation, whereas Zathura is a minimalist, keyboard-driven viewer.
  • Okular – Sioyek focuses on a distraction-free reading experience with advanced search, while Okular supports a wider variety of document formats beyond PDF.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 17, 2022 8:07am 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0b74a999
Dec 14, 2022 8:10am 1.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 309edadf
Aug 20, 2022 9:51pm 1.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0a867443
Jul 5, 2022 11:30pm 1.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 33e74aa6
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