Gene Info eXtension (GIX)

View gene information by double clicking a gene name or accession on any webpage.

Gene Info eXtension (GIX) - Firefox Add-on

Gene Info eXtension (GIX) is a Firefox add-on that enables users to retrieve information about genes and access links to related resources. It displays detailed reports or minimal tooltips with outside resource links. The extension supports human and model organism genes and provides information from various databases including UniProt, BioGRID, Gene Ontology Consortium, and more.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 112
4
Rating: 4.83
(6)
Version: 1.8.3 (Last updated: 2022-02-15)
Version code: 5364967
Creation date: 2019-04-08
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 100.01K
Full description: See detailed description

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Gene Info (v1.8.3)
2,000 5.00 (14)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

This is everything I need and more. Has saved me many hours
by Firefox user 16658776, 2021-03-14
Extremely useful and well-thought extension. Complements very well many web sites by allowing fast access to gene function information. Great configuration options.
by cocofifi, 2020-12-10
Thanks a lot, extremely helpful
by Firefox user 12767994, 2020-11-13
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Gene Info eXtension (GIX) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Gene Info eXtension (GIX). Use it at your own risk.

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