JabRef Browser Extension

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

The JabRef Browser Extension is a powerful tool designed for users of the JabRef bibliographic reference manager. This extension seamlessly extracts bibliographic information from various websites such as Google Scholar, arXiv, and numerous publisher platforms. With just one click, references and accompanying PDFs are imported directly into JabRef, enabling easy organization, renaming, and downloading of documents.

Installation is straightforward through the browser store, with manual setup guidance available for portable JabRef users. Once installed, simply visit supported websites and click the JabRef icon or press Alt+Shift+J to send references to your JabRef database. The extension supports a wide range of library catalogs and databases, enhancing research efficiency and productivity. To optimize experience, users can enable "Remote operation" in JabRef preferences for seamless integration during import.

By:
JabRef.org
Users:
4,823
Rating:
5.00
(3)
Version:
2.5 Last updated: 2022-01-23
Creation date:
2022-01-23
Risk:
High risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • nativeMessaging
Size:
523.55K
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Edge Add-on Store
Updated:
a day ago

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User reviews

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

work with google scholar smoothly~
by Yo*****, 2021-07-01
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Extension 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
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