An open-source web browser extension that allows researchers to do FAIRness evaluations directly to the web source.

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the FAIR extension Extension

HEADS-UP:
When the extension is active it can mess with some websites (e.g. YouTube).
This is a known bug and we'll solve it soon.
To avoid this please select \"On click\" access.

chrome://extensions/ > Details > Site access > On click

QUICK START HERE:
https://maastrichtu-library.github.io/the-FAIR-extension/

ABOUT:
The scientific community's efforts have increased regarding the application and assessment of the FAIR principles[1] on Digital Objects (DO) such as publications or datasets. Consequently, openly available automated FAIR assessment services have been working on standardization of FAIR metrics. Moreover, Digital Competence Centers and Universitiy Libraries have been central in moving towards digitization of services. However, in practice, using the FAIR assessment tools is still an intricate process for the average researcher. It requires a steep learning curve since, disengaging some researchers in the process.

We aim to use technology to close this gap. \"The FAIR extension\", is an open-source, web browser extension that allows users to make FAIR assessment directly at the web source. Web browser extensions have been an accessible digital tool for libraries supporting scholarship[2]. For example the reference managers deployed as a browser service[3].

The FAIR extension connects to a FAIR assessment API [4], i.e. we are not creating yet another FAIR assessment framework from scratch. The pop-up displays the FAIR metrics on the client side getting scores of articles, datasets and other DOs in real-time on a web source, such as a scholarly platform or DO repository.

- References
1. Wilkinson, M., Dumontier, M., Aalbersberg, I. et al. The FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management and stewardship. Sci Data 3, 160018 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/sdata.2016.18
2. De Sarkar T (2015) The prevalence of web browser extensions use in library services: an exploratory study. The Electronic Library 33 (3): 334‑354. https://doi.org/10.1108/el-04-2013-0063
3. Ferguson C (2019) Leaning into Browser Extensions. Serials Review 45: 48‑53. https://doi.org/10.1080/00987913.2019.1624909
4. FAIR enough API: https://fair-enough.semanticscience.org/
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install the FAIR extension extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download the FAIR extension extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a the FAIR extension 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 the FAIR extension Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install the FAIR extension 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 the FAIR extension extension file

Select and download the the FAIR extension 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 the FAIR extension 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 the FAIR extension 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 the FAIR extension 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 the FAIR extension extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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N. Offerman (ID: 000000d412555bbf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/10/2023 I was able to make it work for Dataverse.org but not for PubMed. Well done tho