Library Genesis, commonly referred to as LibGen, is one of the most well-known online platforms for accessing academic, scientific, and literary content, including books, journals, and other forms of digital media. Launched around 2008, libgen it offers a vast repository of free-to-access materials, making knowledge available to millions of people worldwide. Its controversial status arises from the fact that much of the content it hosts includes copyrighted material, leading to legal challenges and debates about digital piracy versus the right to information.