An open-source simple academic paper management tool for computer science.
Publisher’s description
What is Paperlib?
Paperlib is an open-source science & math program for Windows from Future Scholars. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 82.5 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.1.12, released on September 28, 2025. 17 versions are listed since March 17, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Future-Scholars/paperlib) has 2,301 stars. Similar programs include Stellarium, KiCad and Quarto.
Project description on GitHub: “An open-source academic paper management tool.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 6.7 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Paperlib is an open-source science & math tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Paperlib safe to download?
- The file is served by distribution.paperlib.app, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
93D2E58AB95BE788858F13039904D3C93FEB2C3C520A884C4D2CFE72A495D2F1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 17 versions ›17 versions over 3 years · about 6.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.12Latest | September 28, 2025 | 82.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.11 | September 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.10 | December 22, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.9 | August 23, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.8 | July 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.7 | July 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.6 | June 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.5 | June 10, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FutureScholars.Paperlib -ePaperlib_3.1.12.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Future Scholars
- Category
- Science & maths
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Future-Scholars/paperlib
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.1.12
- Released
- September 28, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 19, 2023
- Versions listed
- 17
- Updates / year
- 6.7
- GitHub stars
- 2,301
- GitHub forks
- 116
- Website
- paperlib.app
- winget ID
- FutureScholars.Paperlib
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paperlib free?
Yes. Paperlib is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Paperlib safe to download?
The download comes from distribution.paperlib.app, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Paperlib with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Paperlib be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Paperlib run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Paperlib?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 17, 2023.
Can I use Paperlib without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Paperlib?
Stellarium, KiCad, Quarto, Qalculate! and JASP. The alternatives page compares them.
