Crossref Search

Find single citations using the context menu.
What is Crossref Search?
Crossref Search is a powerful Chrome extension which enhances your browser's functionality by adding a context menu feature that expedites the search process for highlighted bibliographic references. The search is conducted via Crossref's search service and results are conveniently displayed in a new browser tab. This facilitates rapid and accurate citation retrieval, making your research or study process faster and more efficient.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 1.00 (1)
Version: 2.4 (Last updated: 2019-09-16)
Creation date: 2019-09-16
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Size: 14.79K

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Extension summary

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Unofficial Crossref Search

Adds a new right-click (command-click for Mac) context menu option to search for a highlighted bibliographic reference. A new browser tab is opened when the reference is found. Behind the scenes, the search is executed using Crossref's search service, http://search.crossref.org. Code: https://github.com/GlobalNamesArchitecture/biblio-chrome

User reviews

Doesn't work
by Joel Samu, 2024-05-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Crossref Search does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Crossref Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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