Sci-Hub Master

Let's use Sci-Hub Master together to get journal articles of interest with one click !
What is Sci-Hub Master?
"Sci-Hub Master" is a Chrome extension designed to simplify the process of accessing academic journal articles for free. With one click, it navigates directly to the desired paper using the latest Sci-Hub domains, bypassing paywalls and facilitating research. Users can also customize domains and settings for a tailored experience.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-03-07
By: James Hoo
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.70 (20)
Version: 3.4 (Last updated: 2024-02-28)
Creation date: 2022-04-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://*/
Size: 16.16K

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Extension summary

One-click access to academic papers for free with Sci-Hub Master !

This Sci-Hub Master extension will assist you to directly find your favourite journal papers from Sci-Hub with just a click. This extension automatically updates the latest domains for searching papers ! Let's enjoy science with Sci-Hub Master !

How to use Sci-Hub Master:

1)Go to the journal page you are interested in, click the Sci-Hub Master logo on chrome, the full text of the journal article queried through SciHub will automatically open in a new page.

2)You can also right-click a journal article directly from Google search results and click the Sci-Hub Master option, the full text of the journal article queried through Sci-Hub will automatically open in a new page.

  1. You can customize the Sci-Hub domain and choose whether to open search results in a new page through Options.
  • This extension defaults to automatically using the latest Sci-Hub domain for searching journal articles, so you don't have to worry about Sci-Hub domain failures. If the default Sci-Hub domain doesn't meet your expectations, you can manually configure it in the Options.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Time-saving
  • Speeds up research process
Cons
  • Not working on some devices
  • Hardcoded Sci-Hub domain
  • Does not provide options to open Sci-Hub in the same or new tab
Most mentioned
  • Convenience
  • Utility in research process
  • Request for improvements
Recent reviews
As I believe I already said, this is a very time-saving extension. If you would have the time to implement a suggestion, it would be nice if we could have an option to open sci-hub in the same tab versus in a new tab.
by Steven dv, 2023-12-05

Help me!!! tks
by Arya, 2023-11-23

I am so grateful that this exists. It has sped up my research and writing and has eliminated a lot of time wasting around looking for papers. Works perfectly.
by keith Haynes, 2023-11-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Sci-Hub Master requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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