Link Reference Extension

Cross-references links in an article with similar articles.

Link Reference Extension: Verify and fact-check information

Link Reference Extension is a powerful tool that cross-references links in articles with .edu websites. It helps you verify the information you're reading by fetching similar articles and adding references for fact-checking.
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Extension stats

Users: 9
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Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2023-02-19)
Creation date: 2023-02-18
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Size: 3.80K

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Extension summary

The Link Reference Extension is a powerful tool for anyone who wants to ensure that the information they're reading is accurate and up-to-date. This extension cross-references links on a webpage with similar articles on .edu websites to help you verify the information you're reading.

When you use the Link Reference Extension, it will scan the links in an article and check if any of them belong to a list of trusted .edu websites. If a link belongs to an .edu website, the extension will fetch the content of the page and search for other links on that page with similar content to the original link. If it finds similar links, the extension will add a reference to the similar article on the original page, so you can check it out for yourself.

The Link Reference Extension is a great tool for anyone who wants to fact-check the information they're reading or learn more about a topic. It's perfect for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to make sure they're getting the most accurate information available. Try it out today and see how it can help you stay informed and up-to-date!

Extension safety

Risk impact

Link Reference Extension requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Link Reference Extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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