Open Access Helper version history - 24 versions
Open Access Helper by Open Access Helper
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Version 2024.1
Released Aug 10, 2024 - 400.34 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterIn this version we enhance how we obtain a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from some major publisher and journal aggregators, ensuring that the extension performs wellSource code released under All Rights Reserved
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Version 2023.12
Released Dec 9, 2023 - 399.93 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis extension brings several minor bug fixes that help improve stability of the extensionSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2023.10
Released Oct 6, 2023 - 398 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis version enhances DOI detection on a popular academic journal aggregator web page and provides a new admin feature, which lets you remove an institution, should you have selected one by mistakeSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2023.9.1
Released Sep 10, 2023 - 397.77 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis version removes some silly little bugs and brings an improved way to search for and select your institution!Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2023.8.1
Released Jul 29, 2023 - 399.75 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterFound a bug in the extension, which stopped Open Access checks to work correctly, in certain conditions.
As you are getting ready for the new semester, I have worked to make Open Access Helper better. The extension been largely rewritten and a new feature has been introduced, which helps identified subscription content, when no Open Access version is availableSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2023.8
Released Jul 28, 2023 - 399.7 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterAs you are getting ready for the new semester, I have worked diligently to make Open Access Helper better. The extension been largely rewritten and a new feature has been introduced, which helps identified subscription content, when no Open Access version is availableSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2022.11
Released Nov 26, 2022 - 370.06 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis update introduces enhancements to the settings screen, making it easier to change settings with fewer options at one timeSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2022.10
Released Oct 2, 2022 - 309.38 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis version introduces a small bug fix that will ensure the backend sees fewer requests.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2022.9
Released Sep 25, 2022 - 309.36 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis version contains several smaller bug fixes to enhance your experience:
* It fixes a bug that prevented the "Ask your library" feature from showing, when core.ac.uk wasn't active
* It resolves an issue that could prevent correct functioning when core.ac.uk rate limit was reachedSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2022.7
Released Jul 30, 2022 - 308.03 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis version enhanced error handling for CORE Recommender. Additionally, it enhances how proxy domains are indicated to the you (filled icon).Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2022.3
Released Jun 4, 2022 - 251.31 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis version adds new translations (Spanish, Italian, Polish, etc)Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2022.2
Released Feb 12, 2022 - 221.15 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis version introduces some minor bug fixes and enhances your ability to search for short names, such as Hull.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2022.1
Released Dec 24, 2021 - 220.98 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis version brings several enhancements, amongst them the ability for institutes to provide their own highlight & search URLSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2021.5
Released Aug 7, 2021 - 106.7 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis version implements V3 of core.ac.uk API, enhancing speed, reliability and efficiency. On top of it, the add-on can now obtain article recommendations directly from core.ac.uk rather than going through middle ware on my server, enhancing your privacy.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2021.4
Released Jun 18, 2021 - 106.44 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis update fixes a problem, which could prevent the link to the Open Access copy (article / paper) to work correctly.
Additionally it brings support for improved handling of proxy domains (for participating institutions)Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2021.3
Released Mar 31, 2021 - 104.97 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterBased on user feedback, I have improved support for a specific publisher, when their Open Access content is not yet recognized by unpaywall & coreSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2021.2
Released Mar 6, 2021 - 104.88 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis version enhances the popover, so that it will let you know, if you are already on the Open Access Version. Up until now, you would be told "we found an Open Access version" and clicking the button would take you to the same page.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2021.1.3
Released Mar 2, 2021 - 104.69 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis version improves support for some publisher sites. Additionally the extension will attempt to no longer offer to proxy a page that has already been proxiedSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2021.1.2
Released Feb 20, 2021 - 103.79 KBWorks with firefox 78.0 and laterThis update improves error handling for external API calls, ensuring you get the best experience, even when one of the supporting APIs are having a hiccup.
Additionally you now have a button to reload your institutional settings. They might change and this will be the most convenient way to update them. I didn't make it fully automatic, so the extension has no need to "phone home", which can be a bit creepy, even when it is innocent.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2021.1.1
Released Feb 10, 2021 - 102.83 KBWorks with firefox 80.0 and laterSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2021.1
Released Feb 6, 2021 - 102.77 KBWorks with firefox 80.0 and laterThis version brings a tiny bug fix and a great new feature :) If your library has provided Open Access Helper with a request form URL, you can select that and use it to request access.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2020.2.1
Released Dec 5, 2020 - 101.19 KBWorks with firefox 80.0 and laterThanks to the kindness of a user, I am now able to offer a Dutch translation!Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2020.1.0
Released Nov 25, 2020 - 96.15 KBWorks with firefox 80.0 and laterThis version brings a French translation to Open Access Helper!
Additionally I improved compatibility with scientific preprint servers and fixed a number of bugsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 2020.0.1
Released Oct 24, 2020 - 90.46 KBWorks with firefox 80.0 and laterSource code released under All Rights Reserved