Description
Fast, convenient import of references and PDFs to your Mendeley Reference Manager library.
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Extension Rank
"Article" Keyword
"Website Usage." Keyword
"Website Usage" Keyword
"Web Page" Keyword
"Web" Keyword
"Import" Keyword
"Google Chrome" Keyword
"Chrome Browser" Keyword
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Review Summary
Users find Mendeley Web Importer useful and convenient when operational, particularly for syncing references and managing academic materials. However, many reviews report consistent failures including login problems, frequent bugs, unreliable reference detection, and occasional incompatibility with browsers or other extensions. The extension often stops responding, and multiple users express frustration with its instability and poor execution despite its potential.
Pros
- Useful tool when it functions properly
- Synchronizes well with desktop version when working
- Convenient and handy for importing references and PDFs
- Supports IEEE reference format
- Helpful for managing academic references in theses and reports
Cons
- Frequently fails to work or respond, often for extended periods
- Persistent login issues, especially with institutional accounts and synchronization
- Buggy and unreliable performance with frequent errors
- Does not reliably import PDFs or detect references, sometimes duplicates or misses them
- Compatibility issues with other extensions like Adobe and with certain browsers or devices
Permissions
This extension can:
- notifications
- scripting
- storage
- webRequest
This extension can access:
- <all_urls>
Additional Information
3.3.15
April 24, 2025
0.80 MB
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Developer Information
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