JabRef Browser Extension
Browser extension for users of the bibliographic reference manager JabRef.
It automatically identifies and extracts bibliographic information on websites and sends them to JabRef with one click.
JabRef Browser Extension - Bibliographic Manager for Firefox
JabRef Browser Extension is a Firefox add-on that aids in managing bibliographic references. This tool automatically identifies and extracts bibliographic details from various publisher websites, library catalogs and databases. It also sends the extracted information to JabRef, a reference manager, with a single click. It even sends links to PDFs that can be downloaded and correctly cataloged using JabRef. The extension is user-friendly and easy to install. Its support for a wide range of websites makes it highly versatile for academic and research purposes.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Tobias Diez
Rating: 3.64 
(22)
Weekly download count: 45
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- activeTab
- tabs
- webNavigation
- storage
- nativeMessaging
Size: 539.94K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works as intended for citation export
- Easy installation process
- Integration with JabRef is convenient
- Import functionality is generally fast
Cons
- Issues on Linux with opening new JabRef windows
- Frequent problems with data not populating
- Extension not available on some platforms
- Requires specific configuration to work properly
Most mentioned
- Problems with Linux compatibility
- Difficulty in setting up and running the add-on
- Issues with data transfer between Firefox and JabRef
- Frequent opening of new JabRef instances leading to freezing
User reviews
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-12
by Firefox user 16888583, 2024-06-24
Add-on safety
Risk impact
JabRef Browser Extension requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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 JabRef Browser Extension. Use it at your own risk.
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