# Paperlib

> Firefox Extension for Paperlib.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/paperlib](https://chrome-stats.com/d/paperlib)

## Overview

- **ID:** `paperlib`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Geo
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 45
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-07
- **First published:** 2022-07-05
- **Size:** 112 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/paperlib/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Future-Scholars/paperlib](https://github.com/Future-Scholars/paperlib)

## Description

Paperlib is a Firefox extension designed to simplify academic paper management. As an open-source tool, it empowers researchers and students to organize and access their academic papers with ease. With its straightforward interface, Paperlib enhances productivity by streamlining the management of research documents.

Ideal for academics, students, and researchers, Paperlib offers a reliable and transparent solution for paper organization. The extension integrates seamlessly with Firefox, providing quick access to your academic library without disrupting your workflow. Embrace open-source flexibility and improve your research process with Paperlib.

## Rankings

- #16,916 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `scripting`
- `cookies`
- `downloads`

### Host permissions

- `*://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/paperlib)