Mendeley Web Importer

Fast, convenient import of references and PDFs to your Mendeley Reference Manager library.
What is Mendeley Web Importer?
Mendeley Web Importer is an Edge browser add-on that effortlessly detects article identifiers on your open page and retrieves metadata and full-text PDFs, where available, to add to your Mendeley library. An efficient solution for research management, it requires a Mendeley account to save, read, and cite the imported articles. Sign up to get 2GB free storage space.
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Add-on stats

Rating: 3.20 (566)
Version: 3.2.92 (Last updated: 2024-10-15)
Creation date: 2021-12-06
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • storage
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 2.46M

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# 87 ▲ 2
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Mendeley Web Importer (v3.2.92)
2.27 (2,899) 2,000,000
Mendeley Web Importer (v3.2.78)
4.01 (419) 107,093
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Add-on summary

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Mendeley Web Importer detects article identifiers on the page you are viewing and automatically retrieves metadata and PDF full texts (where available) for you to add to your library. You just need to be viewing an article or a list of references in the browser and click on the Mendeley Web Importer extension icon in the toolbar.

You'll need a Mendeley account to save, read and cite the articles you import. To sign up and receive 2GB free storage space, visit https://www.mendeley.com

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Can help with citing references online
  • When it works, it adds links to Mendeley Desktop
Cons
  • Frequently does not work or fails to load
  • Common sign-in issues and 504 errors
  • Does not detect information automatically from sources
  • Inconsistent performance across different sessions
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work properly or fails frequently
  • Requires sign-in every time
  • Issues with synchronization to cloud library
  • Blank windows or disappearing functionality
  • Buggy and unreliable
Recent reviews
Almost never works smoothly. Have to repeatedly login, sometimes log-in does not work.
by Gustav, 2024-10-24
this is not working properly. can't read year and etc, only title and author
by Rizal, 2024-10-05
Don't bother. It's a waste of time and doesn't work at all.
by Alistair, 2024-09-25
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Mendeley Web Importer 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 Mendeley Web Importer if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Mendeley Web Importer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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