What is Lean Library?

Lean Library is a Chrome extension developed by Lean Library, and its main feature is "A library-approved tool to unlock access to academic papers.".

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Download Lean Library Extension CRX File

Download Lean Library extension files in crx format, manually install Chrome extensions in the browser, or share the crx files with friends to easily install Chrome extensions.

Extension Usage Instructions

Put your library on your shoulder as you research

The Lean Library extension is a free tool which assists your library in delivering their services directly into your research workflow!

With the Lean Library extension, you can unlock access instantly and legally to millions of academic papers, streamline access to your library content whenever and wherever you might need it and get direct support within systems and web pages you use the most like Google Scholar, PubMed and thousand more!

Ready to start using Lean Library?

Install the extension, select your institution and begin researching! Even if you aren’t affiliated to an institution, you can still get quick and seamless redirection to open access materials absolutely free by downloading the extension and selecting Lean Library Open as your library.

Lean Library is a fantastic complement to other research tools you may already use including LibKey Nomad, EndNote Click and many more.

Extension Basic Information

Name	Lean Library
ID	hghakoefmnkhamdhenpbogkeopjlkpoa
Official URL	https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lean-library/hghakoefmnkhamdhenpbogkeopjlkpoa
Description	A library-approved tool to unlock access to academic papers.
File Size	1.18 MB
Installation Count	220,710
Current Version	2024.3.3
Last Updated	2024-02-14
Publish Date	2020-07-01
Rating	3.04/5 Total 75 Ratings
Developer	Lean Library
Email	[email protected]
Payment Type	free
Extension Website	https://leanlibrary.com/
Help Page URL	https://www.leanlibrary.com/privacy-policy/
Privacy Policy Page URL	https://www.leanlibrary.com/data-privacy
Supported Languages	en
manifest.json
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