HKUL Search Assistant

HKUL Search Assistant

Search the HKU Libraries Catalogue without leaving your current page

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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.

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Stats
Stats date:
Users: 84 ▼ -2
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 3.0.11 (Last updated: 2023-09-19)
Creation date: 2020-08-03
Weekly download count: 5
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 2.12M
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
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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.

Safety
Risk impact

HKUL Search Assistant may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

HKUL Search Assistant is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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