What is NameSpotter?

NameSpotter is a Chrome extension developed by David Shorthouse, and its main feature is "Make scientific names actionable.".

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Download NameSpotter Extension CRX File

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Extension Usage Instructions

Click the NameSpotter icon and scientific names are highlighted on the page with tooltips from the Encyclopedia of Life. A form is also produced where you can copy scientific names into your clipboard. If the current page is a publicly-accessible PDF, clicking the icon is limited to producing the form.

Shortcut key: Ctrl+Shift+S (Windows) or Command+Shift+S (Mac)

Services Used:
Global Names Recognition and Discovery, https://gnrd.globalnames.org
Encyclopedia of Life, http://eol.org/api

Extension Basic Information

Name	NameSpotter
ID	pogmooobpbggadhlleijfpjgnpkjdnhn
Official URL	https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/namespotter/pogmooobpbggadhlleijfpjgnpkjdnhn
Description	Make scientific names actionable.
File Size	133 KB
Installation Count	83
Current Version	0.9.1
Last Updated	2018-06-12
Publish Date	2018-06-12
Developer	David Shorthouse
Email	[email protected]
Payment Type	free
Extension Website	https://gnrd.globalnames.org
Supported Languages	en,fr
manifest.json
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