Lean Library chrome extension

Version: 2023.4.1
Lean Library
A library-approved tool to unlock access to academic papers.
3.12 Based on 67 user rates

What is Lean Library?

Lean Library is a library extension for chrome. it's a free extension and is featured in Productivity, it has 200,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 3.12 from 67 rated user, last update is 624 days ago.


What’s new in version 2023.4.1?

                The Lean Library extension is a free tool which assists your library in delivering their services directly into your research workflow in more ways than one!  With the Lean Library extension, you can enjoy:

## Lean Library Access ##

Do you use Browzine, EndNote Click, Readcube or PaperPanda? Then Lean Library Access is for you! 

Get easy access to your library’s article and eBook e-resources directly into your browser.

The extension will notify when you are on a website that contains material your library can give you access to. A single click will redirect you to this content, no paywalls, no multiple log-ins. The browser extension simplifies searching for relevant sources and facilitates quality study time. A few quick clicks will get you started.  

## Lean Library Open - Unlock instant & legal access to millions of free academic papers. ##

Did you know that over a third of all academic papers have a free-to-read version available? Our free plug-in unlocks access instantly and legally to millions of these papers, saving you time and effort.

Even if you aren’t affiliated to an institution, you can still get quick and seamless redirection to open access materials absolutely free.

Simply download the extension and select Lean Library Open as your library.

## Lean Library Futures ##
Futures is our ambitious new service bringing additional services from your library into your workflows.  We’re still developing this service, but it will be delivered through our Lean Library Extension.            

How to install Lean Library?

You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.


Preview of Lean Library


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 2023.4.1
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Thursday, March 9th, 2023
  • Author: Lean Library

Lean Library Available languages:

English.


FAQ

  • What about others talk about lean library chrome extension?

    31% user give 5-star rating, 3% user give 4-star rating, 6% user give 3-star rating, 25% user give 2-star rating, 36% user give 1-star rating. Read reviews of lean library

  • How could i get help if there is something wrong with lean library chrome extension?

    You could find more help information from lean library support page.

  • How could i contact the developer of lean library chrome extension?

    You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.

  • What are the required permissions for extensions?

    • tabs
    • storage
    • webRequest
    • webNavigation
    • http://*/*
    • https://*/*
    • contextMenus
    • unlimitedStorage

    More about manifest_file of lean library.

  • How could i report abuse of lean library chrome extension?

    You could click to report abuse of lean library.


Reviews of lean library:


Oscar Hill February 14th, 2023
Oscar Hill

Strange and frustrating bug where this application keeps refreshing my page/switching me back and forth between pdfs. It might be that it interacts badly with Zotero, in which case I know which I'm keeping!


Daniel Korchinski April 17th, 2022
Daniel Korchinski

The pop-up and redirect are often mistimed or useless. For example, when browsing wikipedia on "Maxwell's equations" I don't need a message saying that "full text alternatives exist" with an option to access a textbook on Clifford algebras. Some redirects or log-ins are useless. For example, I have to disable the extension to access "https://authors.aps.org/" without being kicked into a redirect loop when trying to submit a paper for publication! I don't need a proxy to access the paper submission site. A similar issue (minus the redirect loop) occurs when reading open-access or free access articles: I don't need to be logged in to access these, so the redirect / log-in procedure is just a time waste. Finally, there are times when I arrive at a page I SHOULD have access to, and the extension sits there like a useless lump and does nothing, e.g. go to physical review E, click on the first interesting looking paywalled article, click the "pdf" option, and I'm told I don't have access.


Sage Blodgett January 19th, 2022
Sage Blodgett

If it worked it would be amazing... but it doesn't. Don't waste your time nor storage space on this extention

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