Quickly reload pages through your library's EZProxy.

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Version
22
Update
January 18, 2024
Size
40.57KiB
Developer
libproxy-db.org
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.62121 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
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Permissions
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EZProxy Redirect Extension

Many universities use EZProxy to allow its students access to various online databases. This extension adds a button to Chrome which allows for a quick way to reload the current page through your EZProxy system.

All it does is pass the URL to your library's EZProxy login URL. For example:
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/
would change to:
http://www.library.drexel.edu/cgi-bin/r.cgi?url=http://ieeexplore.ieee.org

Also, the code to this extension is available on GitHub: https://github.com/tom5760/chrome-ezproxy

This extension also uses the library proxy database at: https://libproxy-db.org/

Updates in the latest version:
* Update to Manifest v3
* Simultaneously publish Chrome & Firefox extension

Please let me know if you run into any problems by creating an issue on GitHub: https://github.com/tom5760/chrome-ezproxy
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "EZProxy Redirect","description": "Quickly reload pages through your library's EZProxy.","version": "22","author": "Tom Wambold ","homepage_url": "https://github.com/tom5760/chrome-ezproxy","background": {"type": "module","service_worker": "background.js"},"options_ui": {"page": "options.html","open_in_tab": false},"permissions": ["activeTab","contextMenus","storage"],"optional_permissions": ["clipboardWrite","scripting"],"host_permissions": ["https://libproxy-db.org/proxies.json"],"commands": {"_execute_action": {"description": "Reload the current page through EZProxy."}},"icons": {"16": "icon16.png","48": "icon48.png","128": "icon128.png"},"action": {"default_icon": {"16": "icon16.png","48": "icon48.png","128": "icon128.png"},"default_title": "Reload through EZProxy"}}
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How to download and manually install EZProxy Redirect extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install EZProxy Redirect extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install EZProxy Redirect extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install EZProxy Redirect extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download EZProxy Redirect extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a EZProxy Redirect extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the EZProxy Redirect Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the EZProxy Redirect extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the EZProxy Redirect extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for EZProxy Redirect extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the EZProxy Redirect extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download EZProxy Redirect extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install EZProxy Redirect extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the EZProxy Redirect extension file

Select and download the EZProxy Redirect extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the EZProxy Redirect extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your EZProxy Redirect extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the EZProxy Redirect extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install EZProxy Redirect extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Dominik Peters (ID: 000000bfad81ee57) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/05/2021 Have used this for years, extremely reliable.

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Katerina Lynn Stanton (ID: 0000003cb7f81c86) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/09/2021 super awesome thank god for this as a remote scholar

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Joel Johnson (ID: 00000099297b8a55) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/16/2021 Terrific extension - use it every day with very rare issues.

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Gabriele Conti (ID: 000000f53f3ecfa8) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/01/2020 Non ha mai funzionato, utilizzato con proxy Unibo.

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Giovanni Farina (ID: 00000054ee4a504f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/03/2020 Troppo comodo ed efficace!