Sciwheel Browser Extension

Instantly save and annotate articles and webpages
What is Sciwheel Browser Extension?
Sciwheel Browser Extension is a Firefox add-on designed to efficiently manage and organize online research. It allows users to import research articles and PDFs directly from the browser, highlight important text, annotate figures, and add searchable notes to web articles. The extension is compatible with a broad range of research journals and scientific database websites. A subscription is needed for access to premium features.

Add-on stats

By: Sciwheel
Users: 2,037 ▲ 27
Rating: 4.00 (7)
Version: 57.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-10)
Creation date: 2014-10-09
Weekly download count: 16
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 203.68K

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Add-on summary

Key features:

  • Import research articles and PDFs directly from your browser. Citation details, web link and PDF (if available) are automatically saved
  • Highlight text, annotate figures and add notes to any web article. All fully searchable from Sciwheel
  • Works in the vast majority of research journals and scientific database websites, such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic, Web of Science, EBSCO and many others

Install the Sciwheel Browser Extension today to get started!

Please note, the Sciwheel Browser Extension works together with the Sciwheel reference manager. A subscription is required for premium features. Learn more at https://sciwheel.com.

User reviews

Best reference manager out there! Enables collaborative working on papers via Office365 and annotation of papers online!
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Sciwheel Browser Extension requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Sciwheel Browser Extension is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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