Easy access on ArXiv! Rename the title to the paper's title. Add a button to navigate easily. Download PDF with meaningful filename.

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Version
1.8.5
Update
August 5, 2024
Size
21.47KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Permissions
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ActiveTab
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arxiv-utils Extension

For ArXiv PDF / abstract tabs:

- Renames the title to paper's title automatically in the background. (Originally is meaningless paper id, or start with paper id)
- Add an action button to open its corresponding abstract / PDF page. (Originally is hard to get back to abstract page from PDF page)
- Add a direct download link on abstract page, click it to download the PDF with the title as filename. (Originally is paper id as filename)
- Open the paper in extra services such as ar5iv and arXiv Vanity.
- Better title even for bookmarks!
- Firefox has strict restrictions on PDF.js. So it doesn't work well with OneTab, the PDF renaming is achieved by intercepting requests and show the PDF in a container. The bookmark works well though.
- Works well with native tab search

Permissions:

- `tabs`: On extension button click, open a new tab and move it to the right of the old active tab.
- `activeTab`: Read active tab's title and modify it using the tab's url.
- `storage`: Save extension configurations.
- `contextMenus`: When right-click the extension button, show a help menu item.
- `scripting`: Inject content scripts to existing tabs.
- `*://arxiv.org/*`: Inject content scripts to existing tabs.
- `*://export.arxiv.org/*`: Inject content scripts to existing tabs.
- `*://browse.arxiv.org/*`: Inject content scripts to existing tabs.
- `*://ar5iv.labs.arxiv.org/*`: Inject content scripts to existing tabs.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install arxiv-utils extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install arxiv-utils 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 arxiv-utils extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install arxiv-utils extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download arxiv-utils extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a arxiv-utils 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 arxiv-utils Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the arxiv-utils extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the arxiv-utils extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for arxiv-utils 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 arxiv-utils 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 arxiv-utils extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install arxiv-utils 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 arxiv-utils extension file

Select and download the arxiv-utils 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 arxiv-utils 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 arxiv-utils 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 arxiv-utils 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 arxiv-utils extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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shank Shaw (ID: 0000009fa5737920) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2023 It's not working. Anyone can help?

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Jungwon Choi (ID: 000000d4b15a59c4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2023 Fantastic! This is exactly what I wanted!

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kevin (ID: 00000052faebfb2e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/04/2022 Easy and convenient to Use. Especially "Direct Download" ( a lot of paper's title contains ":" and "\n" which need rename, this extension fix this problem)

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Benjamin Steenhoek (ID: 0000002ee93999b8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/22/2021 Simple, unobtrusive, and saves me 1000's of clicks! Thanks for providing this extension.