Library Proxy

Library Proxy

Automatically utilise the university proxy for research databases

Library Proxy
What is Library Proxy?
Library Proxy is a Chrome extension that automatically utilizes the university proxy services to access research databases. With just one click, you can add a domain to the proxy, making future visits seamless. Remove domains from the proxy with ease. Install now to simplify your database access.
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By: Tazz
Users: 27
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2019-06-15)
Creation date: 2019-06-11
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • tabs
  • http://*/
  • https://*/
Size: 23.10K
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Summary

Automatically utilise the library proxy services provided by the university. You will never have to go find the proxy connection, then search for the article again! All you need to do is click "Add to Proxy" once for the domain, then all future visits will automatically use the proxy.

How to use

  • Install LibraryProxy
  • Simply click on the LibraryProxy icon, and click "Add to Proxy" from the domain you want. For example if you wish to add https://dl.acm.org to the proxy, simply visit any page on that domain and click on Library Proxy, then "Add to Proxy"
  • If you wish to remove a domain from the proxy, simply visit the domain and then click on Library proxy, then click "Remove from Proxy"

Note You must have a University of Auckland login, but this is not created by the University of Auckland, nor is it affiliated in any way with the University of Auckland.

Safety
Risk impact

Library Proxy is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Library Proxy if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Library Proxy has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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