Browser extension for users of the bibliographic reference manager JabRef.
It automatically identifies and extracts bibliographic information on websites and sends them to JabRef with one click.
- By:
- Tobias Diez
- Daily users:
- 2,315 -10
- Rating:
- 3.57 (21)
- Version:
- 2.5 Last updated: 2022-01-23
- Version code:
- 5354345
- Creation date:
- 2016-03-28
- Risk:
- High risk impact Low risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- activeTab
- tabs
- webNavigation
- storage
- nativeMessaging
- <all_urls>
- Size:
- 539.94K
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- 14 hours ago
Ranking
User reviews
Pros
- Integrates well with JabRef for efficient bibliographic data import.
- Easy installation process when instructions are correctly followed.
- Helpful shortcut support (e.g., alt+shift+j) and menu access options.
- Works well on Windows and some Linux distributions with proper configuration.
- Improves citation management and export convenience from web sources like arXiv.
Cons
- Compatibility issues and failures on certain Linux distributions without manual configuration.
- The extension sometimes opens multiple JabRef windows, causing confusion.
- Missing or required additional files (.json and jabrefHost.py) not bundled, complicating installation.
- Lack of clear warnings or user feedback when the extension isn’t fully or properly installed.
- Icon or interface elements may not appear in expected UI locations, reducing ease of use.
Recent reviews
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Extension safety
Risk impact
JabRef Browser Extension requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
JabRef Browser Extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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