DigProxy PoliTO

Allows to open the active website using the proxy service (ezproxy.biblio.polito.it) offered by the library of the university.
What is DigProxy PoliTO?
DigProxy PoliTO is a Chrome extension that allows you to transform the URL of the webpage you are visiting into a form that allows access to online resources from scientific journals provided by the library of Politecnico di Torino. This extension is a useful tool for students and researchers of the university.

Extension stats

By: Totosoft
Users: 121
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2020-09-21)
Creation date: 2020-09-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 424.96K

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Extension summary

This extension is a simple code that adds a button on the toolbar which allows you to transform, with one click, the URL of the webpage you are visiting (www.example.com) into the form www-example-com.ezproxy.biblio.polito.it . This allows to access online resources from scientific journals for which the library of Politecnico di Torino provides access.

The service is provided for students and researchers of the university and requires subscription. For more info visit: http://www.biblio.polito.it/en/services/access_to_electronic_resources_from_outside_the_university_network_digproxy . For a comprehensive list of the available journals and resources visit http://www.biblio.polito.it/en/resources/electronic_resources

Extension safety

Risk impact

DigProxy PoliTO requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

DigProxy PoliTO has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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