ScienceFair is an open-source, decentralized science publishing platform designed to make scientific knowledge universally accessible, transparent, and censorship-resistant. Built as a desktop application, it allows users to read, search, and share scientific papers using peer-to-peer technologies like IPFS, removing reliance on centralized publishers or servers. ScienceFair is particularly well-suited for researchers, educators, and open science advocates who value permanent access to knowledge and community-driven infrastructure. It supports extensible plugins, decentralized metadata, and interactive content, promoting a more inclusive and resilient research ecosystem.

Features

  • Peer-to-peer content distribution using IPFS
  • Offline-first access to scientific papers and metadata
  • Plugin architecture for customizing functionality
  • Full-text search and filtering across decentralized collections
  • Interactive content embedding for reproducible research
  • Support for open access initiatives and public archives
  • Desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux

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License

MIT License

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

JavaScript

Related Categories

JavaScript Scientific Engineering

Registered

2025-04-14