CoCites adds a one-click button in PubMed to show frequently co-cited articles
CoCites [Beta] Extension
Articles that are frequently cited together tend to be of similar topics. CoCites finds co-cited articles and presents a ranking of most frequently co-cited articles.
CoCites is ideal for students, as well as for scientists interested in topics outside their field of expertise—it helps them find relevant literature without the struggle of finding or even knowing the right keywords.
This browser extension adds CoCites buttons to articles in PubMed and Google Scholar. One click shows the articles that are frequently cited together with the selected article. No registration is needed unless you want to export the search results.
Read below about the permission that CoCites needs to install the extension.
After you install the browser extension, the tool is ready for use. Go to PubMed or Google Scholar and CoCites is already working for you. For more information about the method and download, visit www.cocites.com.
Further information: If you have any questions, email us at [email protected].
Why we need the permission?
We ask permission to:
Read and change all your data on the websites you visit
We need to read your data to find out:
- when you visit the PubMed and Google Scholar webpages.
Many users visit PubMed within their university environments. The URLs of PubMed vary. We need to read your browser activity to recognize the URL of your PubMed.
- for which articles you want a CoCites search button.
We need to read the data on the PubMed or Google Scholar page to find out for which articles you want a CoCites search button.
We don’t store any of your information or browser history. The university-specific URL of PubMed is temporarily stored in a session cookie, which is deleted after you close the browser.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install CoCites [Beta] extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install CoCites [Beta] 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 CoCites [Beta] extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install CoCites [Beta] extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download CoCites [Beta] extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a CoCites [Beta] 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 CoCites [Beta] Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the CoCites [Beta] extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the CoCites [Beta] extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for CoCites [Beta] 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 CoCites [Beta] 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 CoCites [Beta] extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install CoCites [Beta] 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 CoCites [Beta] extension file
Select and download the CoCites [Beta] 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 CoCites [Beta] 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 CoCites [Beta] 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 CoCites [Beta] 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 CoCites [Beta] extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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