Open In Papers

A quick short cut to load a PDF document or web resource into your Papers library.
What is Open In Papers?
Open In Papers is a Chrome extension that adds a toolbar button to easily open the current web page in Papers, an article organizer. It provides a convenient way to view, browse, and search your articles and PDF documents in an iTunes-style interface.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-02-26
By: Max Nanis
Users: 4,447+
Rating: 2.88 (65)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2013-10-13)
Creation date: 2013-10-13
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 43.90K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Papers is an application that lets you view, browse, and search your articles and PDF documents in an iTunes-style interface. The Open in Papers extension adds a handy toolbar button to Chrome so you can open the current web page in Papers. It acts as a replacement for the Papers bookmarklet.

Papers is an article organizer created by mekentosj. It can be found here: http://mekentosj.com/papers/

(If you're interested in more apps like this, you can follow me @x0xMaximus.)

User reviews

It is working for me. chrome version Version 64.0.3282.167 (Official Build) (64-bit) papers for mac version 3.4.16 (555)
by Boyang Zheng, 2018-03-02

Works like a charm with Papers 3!
by J Ahmed, 2017-10-06

Does not work. From other reviews seems to have not worked for a long time.
by Michelle M, 2017-06-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open In Papers does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Open In Papers may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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