HKUL Search Assistant

Search the HKU Libraries Catalogue without leaving your current page
What is HKUL Search Assistant?
'HKUL Search Assistant' is a remarkable Chrome extension that lets users seamlessly browse and search the HKU Libraries Catalogue from any webpage they're navigated to. It further authenticates user’s affiliation with HKUL, simplifying access to premium content without confronting the paywall. Optimized to direct users via the EZProxy server, it ensures unrestricted knowledge exploration while ensuring user convenience.

Extension stats

Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 3.0.18 (Last updated: 2024-06-26)
Creation date: 2020-08-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 2.11M

Other platforms

HKUL Search Assistant (v3.0.11)
5.00 (1) 80
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Extension summary

HKUL Search Assistant helps you to search HKU Libraries Catalogue and other popular search engines within your current page.

Access from a non-HKUL website, such as a Publisher’s website, would not trigger the HKUL login page, and you will be asked to pay for access. HKUL Search Assistant identifies your affiliation with HKUL, you will need to route via the EZProxy server.

User reviews

by Ji Gu, 2023-12-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

HKUL Search Assistant requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

HKUL Search Assistant is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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