LibKey any libraries

One-click access to millions of scholarly articles.

As of June 2026, LibKey any libraries has 13 users in the Productivity category.

Usersup 116.7 percent+116.7%
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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3

History

7 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 16, 2026.

25.44154.559999999999999Apr 16, 2026Jun 6, 2026
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Apr 16, 202661.0.0
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May 2, 202691.0.0
May 10, 202681.0.0
May 19, 2026121.0.0
May 28, 2026151.0.0
Jun 6, 2026241.0.0
Now131.0.0

Permissions & access

Permissions
storage
Host access
*://*/*

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About

LibKey any libraries

One-click access to millions of scholarly articles. Connect your library or use Open Access.


Unlock the full potential of your research with "LibKey Any Libraries". This lightweight extension provides instant links to full-text articles from your university library subscriptions and Open Access sources, directly where you browse.

Supported by over 2,000+ US institutions and libraries!

Designed effectively for researchers, students, and academics, LibKey Any Libraries automatically detects scholarly content on the web (including PubMed, Wikipedia, and publisher sites) and offers the fastest path to the PDF or article.

🚀 Key Features:

✅ One-Click PDF Access: Instantly see "Download PDF" or "Article Link" buttons next to research papers.
✅ University Integration: Select from over 2,000 US universities to route access through your library's proxy.
✅ Open Access Powered: seamless integration with Unpaywall to find free, legal versions of papers even without a subscription.
✅ Smart Buttons: 
   - “Download PDF” / “Article Link” for direct access.
   - “View Complete Issue” to browse the containing journal issue.
✅ Privacy Focused: No tracking, no account required. Just select your institution and go.

How it works:
1. Install the extension.
2. Click the icon to search and select your institution (or choose "Open Access").
3. Browse PubMed, Wikipedia, or any page with DOIs.
4. Watch the access buttons appear magically next to citations!

Perfect alternative for LibKey Nomad users who want a lightweight, universal solution compatible with any US library.

Research faster and smarter with LibKey Any Libraries.

Technical

Version
1.0.0
Manifest
V3
Size
250KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

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Developer ID
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Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Jan 22, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
Jan 22, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 6, 2026
Website
Support URL

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