Open Access Helper Web
Helps you find Open Access copies of paywalled scientific articles, by utilizing Unpaywall and core.ac.uk APIs
Open Access Helper: Access Research Articles Easily
"Open Access Helper Web" is a browser extension that helps users find legal, open-access versions of paywalled scientific articles using trusted APIs from Unpaywall and core.ac.uk. It seamlessly integrates with university libraries using EZProxy or OpenAthens, ensuring easy off-campus access. The extension prioritizes user privacy, collecting only anonymous usage statistics. As an open-source project, it encourages community involvement for continuous improvement and support for accessible research.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- contextMenus
- scripting
Host permissions:
- *://*/*
Size: 410.86K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
Just the thing I needed to do some research for a paper
by Vincent, 2024-12-02
Pretty helpful for some websites.
by Nicole, 2023-10-22
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Open Access Helper Web requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Open Access Helper Web. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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