Description:
PDF reader and note-taking application
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.7.17@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
pdf
annotation
productivity
academic
macos
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Install:
brew install --cask skim
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About:
Skim is a PDF reader and note-taking application for macOS, designed as a dedicated viewer for scientific and academic papers. It provides powerful annotation tools, including notes, highlights, and snapshots, to enhance research workflows. The application is highly regarded for its ability to export notes in various formats, integrating seamlessly with reference managers.
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Key Features:
- Powerful PDF annotation tools (notes, highlights, snapshots)
- Exportable notes and metadata
- Integration with BibDesk and other reference managers
- Full-text search and bookmarking
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Use Cases:
- Annotating academic papers and research documents
- Managing notes and citations for scholarly writing
- Reviewing and marking up technical documentation
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Alternatives:
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Preview
– macOS built-in, lightweight, but lacks advanced annotation features.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
– Industry standard, heavier resource usage, cross-platform.
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Zotero
– Reference manager with built-in PDF reader and note synchronization.
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| Sep 24, 2026 10:43am |
1.7.17 |
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501df9a9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 10:33am |
1.7.16 |
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4d035885 |
| Jun 1, 2026 9:08am |
1.7.15 |
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b264a221 |
| Apr 9, 2026 10:58am |
1.7.14 |
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f7558e74 |
| Mar 2, 2026 10:54am |
1.7.13 |
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ee19ab1a |
| Jan 8, 2026 10:38am |
1.7.12 |
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b3b2c090 |
| Oct 4, 2023 10:23pm |
1.6.21 |
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33d428d4 |
| Jul 28, 2023 8:26am |
1.6.18 |
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47be9c61 |
| Jul 3, 2023 9:44am |
1.6.17 |
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8c81ecd6 |
| Mar 10, 2023 11:48pm |
1.6.15 |
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2d9d00f0 |
| Jan 5, 2023 8:49pm |
1.6.14,144 |
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a24ce6e2 |
| Oct 31, 2022 8:55pm |
1.6.13,143 |
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2d38635f |
| Aug 3, 2022 12:06pm |
1.6.12,142 |
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6a008d3f |
| Jun 30, 2022 8:42pm |
1.6.11,141 |
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