BibTeX entry from URL

This extension provides a BibTeX reference for the active URL

BibTeX Entry from URL - Chrome Extension

"BibTeX entry from URL" is a Chrome extension that generates BibTeX references for the active tab's URL. It supports @misc and @online entries, automatically copying the tab's title and URL for easy inclusion in your LaTeX documents. Additional fields like 'Accessed on' can be customized, while author and date information are manually inputted. Ideal for researchers and students, it simplifies citation management by streamlining the process of creating references directly from web pages.

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By: nettrino

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.71

(51)

Version: 2.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-12-14)

Creation date: 2016-09-09

Permissions:

activeTab
storage
scripting
offscreen
clipboardWrite

Size: 34.81K

Email: th*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 8,042 ▲ 65

Other rankings

#10296 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 117 #33 in author keyword 9 #34 in month keyword 7 #142 in format keyword 18 ▲ 3

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Very useful and convenient for creating BibTeX entries quickly.
Easy to use with a single click.
Works correctly and efficiently for many users.
Saves time and effort in generating references.
Positive feedback on the overall functionality.

Cons

Does not always grab author or date published information.
Often sets class to misc, requiring manual adjustments.
Users need to fill in additional information after using the extension.
Inadequate extraction of metadata from some websites.

Most mentioned

Great tool for generating BibTeX entries.
Users request additional features like automatic extraction of author and date.
Repetitive praise for its usability and time-saving capabilities.

User reviews

One of the most useful extensions for my entire life! Thank you!

Stas Bondarenko, 2024-03-02

Loved it ! Job done in a second

Mounika Durga, 2022-05-07

Absolutely useful. It works correctly. Thank you so much.

Hazhir “Hazhir027”, 2022-01-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

BibTeX entry from URL requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Allows reading and modifying clipboard content, which can be sensitive, posing a moderate privacy risk.
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Risk likelihood

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