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academia-dl is a command-line tool for downloading PDF files from Academia.edu URLs.
About Downloader
academia-dl is an open source command-line tool designed to download PDF files from Academia.edu URLs without requiring users to log in or create an account. It can be run locally after installing required Ruby gems, or via a Docker container for users who prefer containerized execution.
Key features
- Downloads PDFs from Academia.edu URLs without login
- Runs as a local Ruby command-line script
- Supports execution via Docker container
- Open source under MIT license
Best for: Students, researchers, and other users who need to download publicly available Academia.edu PDFs without creating an account.
Good for
- No Academia.edu login or account required for use
- Offers both local script and Docker deployment options
- Distributed under a permissive open source MIT license
Watch out for
- Only supports downloading content from Academia.edu URLs
- Requires Ruby gem dependencies or Docker to run
- No graphical interface, command-line operation only
Downloader at a glance
- Category
- Research & Data › Academic Papers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Downloader FAQ
Do I need an Academia.edu account to use this tool?
No, it downloads PDFs without requiring a login or account creation.
How can I run the tool without installing Ruby dependencies?
Use the provided Docker image to execute the tool via container.
What file type does the tool download from Academia.edu?
It downloads PDF files from supported Academia.edu URLs.
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