ORA

ORA

Online Repository Assistant - Helps genealogical researchers use Ancestry, FamilySearch, and other online repositories.

What is ORA?
ORA is an Edge add-on called Online Repository Assistant that helps genealogical researchers use websites like Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. It extracts record details, provides summaries, and supports copying details to genealogy database programs. ORA saves time, reduces errors, and allows users to assign a status icon to reviewed records.
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Stats
Users: 316 ▲ 6
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.82 (Last updated: 2024-04-17)
Creation date: 2022-02-09
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • clipboardRead
  • clipboardWrite
  • nativeMessaging
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 647.10K
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Summary

ORA extracts record details from pages on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and other sites used by genealogists. It provides a summary of important details in a panel on the repository page, and supports multiple methods for copying those details to your genealogy database program or other programs you use while doing research. These features will save you time and effort, and will reduce errors introduced by manually extracting source and citation details. ORA lets you assign a status icon to repository records so you know which records you have reviewed and which you have not. No data is shared with the publisher of ORA or with any third-party. The record status data and other data extracted by ORA are stored only on your PC.

ORA is a subscription product. See: Family History Hosting Software Sales for pricing and other purchase information. (https://www.familyhistoryhosting.com/oc/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=58)

ORA requires a separately-installed Windows program. After you purchase a license, you will receive download instructions for the Windows program.

For news about the most recent changes, see https://www.ora-extension.com/en/changelog.htm

ORA is published by Family History Hosting, LLC, whose founder, John Cardinal, is a well-known genealogy software author who has written several popular genealogy programs.

User reviews
I am a long time TMG (The Master Genealogist) user and started using this extension with TMG about a week ago soon after it was launched. Excellent piece of kit that has improved data accuracy on import and data import productivity. A definite aid at the basic level, without using templates, using your own templates to suit your own source and data entry needs is it magic. Well worth the yearly subscription.
by Rod, 2020-06-10

Now that I've been using ORA for a short time, I can't imagine doing without it. Between its ability to mark records I've already looked at and to create templates to make data entry super easy, it is indispensable!
by Lynn, 2020-06-22

I am a long time TMG (The Master Genealogist) user and started using this extension with TMG about a week ago soon after it was launched. Excellent piece of kit that has improved data accuracy on import and data import productivity. A definite aid at the basic level, without using templates, using your own templates to suit your own source and data entry needs is it magic. Well worth the yearly subscription.
by Rod, 2020-06-10
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Safety
Risk impact

ORA 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

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

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