Auto Library Proxy Access for WashU

Auto Library Proxy Access for WashU

Automatically load journal websites using Becker and Libproxy. By Nick Semenkovich <semenko@alum.mit.edu>

What is Auto Library Proxy Access for WashU?
Auto Library Proxy Access for WashU is a Chrome extension that automatically redirects your browser to proxified URLs of scientific journals using Becker and Libproxy. It saves you from typing the proxy URLs and allows you to manually redirect by clicking the toolbar icon. This extension requires a WashU Becker or Libproxy account.
Stats
Users: 439 ▲ 6
Rating: 4.51 (35)
Version: 2015.11.23 (Last updated: 2019-03-08)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • https://becker.wustl.edu/*
  • https://update.epoxate.com/becker-extension/*
  • notifications
Size: 45.73K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Summary

NOTE: This extension requires a WashU Becker or Libproxy account.

Tired of typing "beckerproxy.wustl.edu" or "libproxy.wustl.edu" when you visit scientific journals? This will automatically redirect your browser to the proxified URL! (You can also click the icon in your toolbar to manually redirect.)

If you have any bugs or issues, send me an e-mail: Nick Semenkovich semenko@alum.mit.edu https://nick.semenkovich.com

======= What's New =======

2015.11.23: Updated journal list 2015.7.8: Updated journal list. ... 2014.6.30: Additional network detection tweaks. 2014.6.27: Update network detection for BJC/BJH/WUCON. Update journals.

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Seamless access to proxy-account content
  • Useful
Cons
  • Not working (404 error)
Most mentioned
  • Ease of use
  • Usefulness
Recent reviews
Makes it so easy
by Wilbur Song Wilbur Song, 2015-07-31

So Awesome
by Jose A Jose A, 2015-04-07

Fantastic. Makes accessing content that needs a proxy account seamless.
by Justin Krogue Justin Krogue, 2014-02-08
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Safety
Risk impact

Auto Library Proxy Access for WashU may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Auto Library Proxy Access for WashU has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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