Auto Library Proxy Access for WashU

Automatically load journal websites using Becker and Libproxy. By Nick Semenkovich <[email protected]>

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.

Extension stats

Users: 421
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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • https://becker.wustl.edu/*
  • https://update.epoxate.com/becker-extension/*
  • notifications
Size: 45.73K
URLs: Website

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Extension 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 [email protected] 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

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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
User reviews

Makes it so easy
by Wilbur Song, 2015-07-31

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

Risk impact

Auto Library Proxy Access for WashU requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Auto Library Proxy Access for WashU may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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