JabRef Browser Extension

The JabRef browser extension imports new bibliographic information directly from the browser into JabRef.

JabRef Browser Extension: Bibliographic Info Importer

JabRef Browser Extension is a handy tool for Edge users who work with the bibliographic reference manager, JabRef. It automatically identifies and extracts bibliographic info from webpages such as Google Scholar, the arXiv, and journal websites. With just a single click, these references are sent to JabRef, even including links to associated PDFs. This simplifies the process of gathering, organizing, and managing your bibliographic data, making research easier and more efficient.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Users: 4,454
147
Rating: 5.00
(3)
Version: 2.5 (Last updated: 2022-01-23)
Creation date: 2022-01-23
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 523.55K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

JabRef Browser Extension (v2.5)
10,000 2.81 (16)
Not available on Android
JabRef Browser Extension (v2.5)
2,544 3.64 (22)

User reviews

this saved my life and time, thanks
by Ricardo, 2023-11-01

work with google scholar smoothly~
by You, 2021-07-01
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

JabRef Browser Extension requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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