HKUL Search Assistant

Search the HKU Libraries Catalogue without leaving your current page
What is HKUL Search Assistant?
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.

Add-on stats

Users: 79 ▲ 4
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 3.0.11 (Last updated: 2023-09-19)
Creation date: 2020-08-03
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 2.12M

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HKUL Search Assistant (v3.0.18)
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Add-on summary

HKUL Search Assistant helps you to search HKU Libraries Catalogue and other popular search engines within your current page.

Access from a non-HKUL website, such as a Publisher’s website, would not trigger the HKUL login page, and you will be asked to pay for access. HKUL Search Assistant identifies your affiliation with HKUL, you will need to route via the EZProxy server.

Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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