Lean Library

A library-approved tool to unlock access to academic papers.
What is Lean Library?
Lean Library is an add-on for the Edge browser. It is a library-approved tool that makes millions of academic papers immediately accessible. By integrating with your library's services, it simplifies access to content in your research workflow, and provides support within the systems and web pages you use most, such as Google Scholar and PubMed. Even users without an institutional affiliation can enjoy access to open-sourced materials for free.

Add-on stats

Users: 122,332
Rating: 3.80 (6)
Version: 2024.26.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-31)
Creation date: 2022-01-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • alarms
  • activeTab
  • webNavigation
  • contextMenus
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 2.75M

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Add-on summary

Put your library on your shoulder as you research

The Lean Library extension is a free tool which assists your library in delivering their services directly into your research workflow!

With the Lean Library extension, you can unlock access instantly and legally to millions of academic papers, streamline access to your library content whenever and wherever you might need it and get direct support within systems and web pages you use the most like Google Scholar, PubMed and thousand more!

Ready to start using Lean Library?

Install the extension, select your institution and begin researching! Even if you aren’t affiliated to an institution, you can still get quick and seamless redirection to open access materials absolutely free by downloading the extension and selecting Lean Library Open as your library.

Lean Library is a fantastic complement to other research tools you may already use including LibKey Nomad, EndNote Click and many more.

User reviews

Very useful tool. Love to use it with my research
by Clare, 2021-02-08

Makes the browser very laggy
by Dan, 2021-02-07

Very helpful for my studies
by kusal, 2021-02-05
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Lean Library requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Lean Library is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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