Open University Libezproxy URL inject

This extension will add .libezproxy.open.ac.uk to website (i.e. nature.com or dx.doi.org) in the URL and go to that URL
What is Open University Libezproxy URL inject?
Open University Libezproxy URL inject is a Chrome extension designed for Open University students to easily add .libezproxy.open.ac.uk to website URLs and redirect through Libez Proxy using their credentials.

Extension stats

By: OK Tex
Users: 38 ▲ 2
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2022-12-24)
Creation date: 2015-07-09
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 3.96K

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Extension summary

This extension is designed by a student for students (or tutors) at the Open University (UK) as a simple way to add ".libezproxy.open.ac.uk" to the domain of the active tab's URL, to redirect the page through Libez Proxy using one's Open University credentials.

This is a simple extension that only amends the current URL and redirects the page - it cannot access any credentials nor does it record any history whatsoever. It was developed to make it easier to add the above proxy to URLs such as http://www.nature.com/.. or http://dx.doi.org/.. to become http://www.nature.com.libezproxy.open.ac.uk/.. or http://dx.doi.org.libezproxy.open.ac.uk/..

Once the code has run, the browser redirects to the Open University website where you can log in - if not already logged in - and then it will attempt to find the journal article via the OU Library.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Open University Libezproxy URL inject does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Open University Libezproxy URL inject has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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