arxiv-shorts
arxiv-shorts: A Chrome Extension for Accessing arXiv Content
arXiv has become an indispensable resource for researchers, offering free access to a vast collection of scientific papers. However, navigating arXiv's interface can sometimes be time-consuming. This is where arxiv-shorts comes in – a lightweight Chrome extension designed to streamline your arXiv experience.
Key Features
- Quick Access: View paper abstracts and metadata without leaving your current page
- One-Click Downloads: Download PDFs with a single click
- Customizable Interface: Choose which information to display
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Navigate papers faster with intuitive key commands
How It Works
The extension adds a small overlay when you visit arXiv.org pages. This overlay provides:
- Concise paper information
- Author affiliations
- Citation counts (when available)
- Quick links to related papers
Installation and Setup
Getting started with arxiv-shorts is simple:
- Visit the Chrome Web Store
- Search for "arxiv-shorts"
- Click "Add to Chrome"
- The extension will automatically activate on arXiv pages
Who Can Benefit
This extension is particularly useful for:
- Researchers reviewing multiple papers
- Students conducting literature reviews
- Professors preparing lectures or seminars
- Anyone who regularly reads scientific papers
By reducing clicks and page loads, arxiv-shorts helps you focus on what matters most – the research content itself. The extension is completely free and open-source, with regular updates adding new features based on user feedback.
