LibKey Nomad

One-click access to millions of scholarly articles.

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LibKey Nomad offers users one-click access to millions of scholarly articles, making research faster and easier than ever. Supported by over 1,300 libraries across more than 35 countries, this add-on automatically connects you to articles from journals that your institution subscribes to as well as Open Access sources.

Upon installation, LibKey Nomad prompts you to select your library, and from there, it provides instant links to relevant literature discovered while browsing the web. With additional in-line enhancements for platforms like PubMed, Wikipedia, and Scopus, LibKey Nomad seamlessly integrates into your research workflow, complementing tools like BrowZine and EndNote Click. Stay connected to scholarly content anywhere with LibKey Nomad!

Manifest V3
Daily users:
11,547+ -46
Rating:
5.00
(11)
Version:
1.45.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-27)
Version code:
5910493
Creation date:
2020-07-28
Permissions:
  • storage
  • alarms
Size:
4.84M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

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LibKey Nomad (v1.46.0)
1,000,000+ 4.69 (13)

User reviews

Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Great for library researchers
  • Works great and is privacy-friendly
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • User-friendly interface
    • Effective for library research
    • Privacy-friendly functionality
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    Add-on safety

    Risk impact

    LibKey Nomad requires a few sensitive permissions. 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

    LibKey Nomad is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

    Risk likelihood analysis details
    • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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