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What is an extension?

Extensions allow you to modify, personalize, and add new features to your web browser. Most web browsers support extensions; however, an extension might not be available on every web browser. They are available through the web browser's store or add ons list.

Suggested Web Browser Extensions

Library Resources

LibKey Nomad++
2024: Libkey Nomad has been upgraded to Libkey Nomad++. Enjoy additional integrated features such as library chat, citation services, and more.
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LibKey Nomad automatically provides instant links to full text content for article subscribed to by your library - or open access alternatives (powered by Unpaywall). Nomad works across thousands of publisher websites and in Web of Science, PubMed, and Wikipedia and is currently available in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, and Safari.
Zotero Connector
Chrome, Firefox, and Safari extension. Pairs with Zotero.org and the Zotero desktop application to save citations.

Free Resources

BibGuru: Free Citation Generator
Available on Google Chrome. Generate citations in APA, MLA, Harvard, and hundreds of other citation styles directly on any website!
Google Scholar Button
Chrome, Firefox, and Safari extension. Works with your Google Scholar settings. Look up papers from citations, cite papers, or search via the button.
Open Access Button
Chrome extension: The next time you can't access the research you need, use the Open Access Button. The Button searches thousands of sources to get you instant, legal access to articles.
PubPeer
This plugin indicates PubPeer comments wherever they appear. A lightweight plugin to install and forget about. You will only notice that the plugin exists when it alerts you that an article has comments on PubPeer. PubPeer can also mark retraction articles.
Unpaywall
Chrome & Firefox extension to find available versions of a published article. Unpaywall is run by Impactstory, a nonprofit dedicated to making scholarship more accessible to everyone. Open is our passion. So it's only natural our source code is open, too.