Open via UCSF

Adds options to open current page or links (e.g. journal articles) via the UCSF VPN Web Proxy.

Open via UCSF Chrome Extension

Open via UCSF Chrome Extension adds options to open current page or links via the UCSF VPN Web Proxy. It allows you to access journal articles and other content when you are outside of the UCSF computer network.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 143
-10
Rating: 3.67
(6)
Version: 1.4.0 (Last updated: 2020-05-13)
Creation date: 2020-05-12
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
Size: 16.24K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

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by Haji Jawero, 2015-02-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open via UCSF requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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