Sciwheel Browser Extension

Browser Extension from Sciwheel
What is Sciwheel Browser Extension?
Sciwheel Browser Extension is a tool that enables users to import, save and annotate online research articles instantly, right from their browser. The extension automatically saves citation details, web link and PDFs when available. It supports highlighting of text, annotation of figures, addition of personal notes and is fully compatible with popular research journals and scientific databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic, Web of Science, EBSCO among others. It integrates with the Sciwheel reference manager to provide a streamlined research workflow.

Extension stats

Users: 50,000+
Rating: 4.69 (59)
Version: 57.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-11)
Creation date: 2020-06-03
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 197.63K

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Extension summary

Instantly save and annotate articles and webpages.

Key features:

  • Import research articles and PDFs directly from your browser. Citation details, web link and PDF (if available) are automatically saved
  • Highlight text, annotate figures and add notes to any web article. All fully searchable from Sciwheel
  • Works in the vast majority of research journals and scientific database websites, such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic, Web of Science, EBSCO and many others

Install the Sciwheel Browser Extension today to get started!

Please note, the Sciwheel Browser Extension works together with the Sciwheel reference manager. A subscription is required for premium features. Learn more at https://sciwheel.com.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • User-friendly and easy to use.
  • Excellent citation and reference management.
  • Convenient for scientific paper writing in Google Docs.
  • Allows importing articles and detecting cited references.
  • Works well in conjunction with F1000 Workspace.
Cons
  • Issues with Privacy Badger blocking functionality.
  • Problems with PDF automatic downloading and annotation.
  • Login difficulties, potentially related to 2-step verification.
  • Limited free usage after trial period.
  • Search function is not effective.
Most mentioned
  • Works beautifully.
  • Great for university students.
  • Importing from Zotero is better than other tools.
  • Some issues with PDF handling.
  • Automatic login problems.
Recent reviews
مفيد
by محمد حسان, 2020-07-08

Perfect...
by Ronen Buium, 2019-10-19

Versão 44.7.2 Busca não retorna trecho do texto pesquisado. Acho contra produtivo. Não é possível realizar busca ou filtros na mesma aba. Versão: 38.4.0 Ótima. Botão de sair parece botão para desativar as funções.
by Gersivan Oliveira, 2018-07-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Sciwheel Browser Extension is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Sciwheel Browser Extension if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Sciwheel Browser Extension has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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