Papers by ReadCube
Papers by ReadCube Extension
Papers by ReadCube: Research Lifecycle Enhancer
Papers by ReadCube is a Firefox add-on designed to streamline your research lifecycle. The browser extension makes it simple to import articles and webpages to your library, instantly recognizes previously downloaded papers, and enables direct saving of new references and PDFs. Further, it offers an Enhanced PDF reading experience, complete with hyperlinked inline references, annotation tools, supplemental files, and high-resolution figures. Ideal for collaborating with colleagues or citing papers at your fingertips.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
By: Papers
Weekly download count: 48
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- activeTab
- cookies
- scripting
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 1.52M
Email: su*****@readcube.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
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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spammy, or outdated.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
Cons
- Lacks crucial features compared to the Chrome version
- Cannot save PDF files directly from Firefox's built-in PDF viewer
- Only saves the URL to the library instead of the actual file
Most mentioned
- Lack of features compared to Chrome version
- Inability to save PDFs directly to library
User reviews
by Mike Adams, 2025-03-04
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-26
by Firefox user 18114910, 2023-10-25
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Papers by ReadCube requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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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