NCBI Search
Search the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) library from your browser's toolbar!
NCBI Search - Search the NCBI library from your browser
NCBI Search is a Chrome extension that allows you to easily search for articles and resources in the NCBI library from your browser's toolbar. Simply type 'ncbi' in the URL box, and a search will be opened in the NCBI databases. This extension does not support advanced searching at the moment. If you have any feedback or enhancement requests, please let us know. Please note that this extension is not affiliated with the NCBI.
Extension stats
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- tabs
Size: 11.86K
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Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
This is by far my favorite tool among my plugins. I am so happy I can easily search right from the top of my browser.
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Juan Monroy-Nieto, 2021-12-04
Juan Monroy-Nieto, 2021-12-04Extension safety
Risk impact
NCBI Search requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
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