ISTEX

ISTEX

An add-on for identifying ISTEX resources in the browser pages

ISTEX
What is ISTEX?
ISTEX is a Chrome extension that detects ISTEX resources in browser pages and provides a link to the PDF hosted on https://api.istex.fr. It verifies document availability using identifiers like DOI or PMID and ISTEX's OpenURL Resolver.
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Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-05-03
Users: 2,231+
Rating: 5.00 (8)
Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2018-11-13)
Creation date: 2018-11-13
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
Size: 211.97K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Extension qui détecte les ressources ISTEX et affiche un lien vers le PDF hébergé sur https://api.istex.fr.

Pour fonctionner, l'extension s'appuie sur les identifiants documentaires tels que DOI ou PMID, et vérifie la disponibilité du document sur la plateforme ISTEX via son service OpenURL.

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English version :

An add-on for identifying ISTEX resources in the browser pages thanks to standard identifiers (DOI, PMID...)

Documents availability is checked using the ISTEX OpenURL Resolver and then a button linking to fulltext PDF on https://api.istex.fr is dispayed.

User reviews
Génial ! La détection des DOI me fait gagner beaucoup de temps ! Merci ISTEX !
by Etienne Caron Etienne Caron, 2017-05-02

Super!!!! la signalisation des pdf disponibles en un coup d'oeil!!
by Pascale Viot Pascale Viot, 2017-04-27

La dernière version est encore plus efficace. La post-installation fonctionne mieux et n'impose plus l'activation de la bibliothèque sur Google Scholar
by Claude Niederlender Claude Niederlender, 2017-04-27
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Safety
Risk impact

ISTEX 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 ISTEX if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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