Open Access Helper Web
What is Open Access Helper Web?
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Helps you find Open Access copies of paywalled scientific articles, by utilizing unpaywall.org and core.ac.uk APIs
FIND OPEN ACCESS
When you view a research article, Open Access Helper detects the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) of the document and then will query the APIs of unpaywall.org and core.ac.uk to find a link for a legal open access copy. Simply click the Open Access Helper badge to access the document!
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Risk impact
Open Access Helper Web is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Open Access Helper Web if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Open Access Helper Web is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.