Open with Overleaf

Open/edit latex files online using www.overleaf.com without the need of any software to be installed on your computer
What is Open with Overleaf?
"Open with Overleaf" is a Chrome extension that allows you to directly open and edit LaTeX files online on www.overleaf.com. This eliminates the need for downloading files or installing any software. Works with public links; doesn't support files requiring a login.

Extension stats

By: Ishan
Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.75 (8)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2016-12-16)
Creation date: 2016-12-15
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Size: 14.11K

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Extension summary

Open with Overleaf allows you to open/edit latex file online using www.overleaf.com (previously known as www.writelatex.com) without the need of any software to be installed on your computer.

By right clicking on a publicly accessible link for a supported file type, and then selecting "Open with Overleaf" from the context menu, you will be taken to the www.overleaf.com website.

No more downloading large files or installing another application to view/edit latex files.

The Open with Overleaf extension does not work on files that require a log-in to view.

Supporting files can be in the following formats:

Figures: .pdf, .jpeg, .png Bibliography: .bib, .bst Styles, packages and classes: .sty, .cls, .clo LaTeX include files: .tex Data files: .dat, .txt, .csv, .tsv

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User reviews

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open with Overleaf does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Open with Overleaf has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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