HKUL Search Assistant

Search the HKU Libraries Catalogue without leaving your current page
HKUL Search Assistant is a Firefox add-on that allows you to search the HKU Libraries Catalogue and other popular search engines within your current page. It helps you access the catalogue without leaving the page you are on and identifies your affiliation with HKUL to route via the EZProxy server.
Manifest V3
Daily users: 80
1
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 3.0.11 (Last updated: 2023-09-19)
Version code: 5625589
Creation date: 2020-08-03
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 2.12M
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Other platforms

HKUL Search Assistant (v3.0.20)
5,000 5.00 (2)

Add-on safety

Risk impact
Moderate risk impact

HKUL Search Assistant requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Low risk likelihood

HKUL Search Assistant has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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