Uzei - Literature Review Extension

A Chrome browser extension that automatically extracts and analyzes content from web pages and PDF documents, seamlessly integrating with your Uzei Literature Review web application for efficient research paper collection and management.

Features

• 🔍 Smart Content Extraction: Automatically detects and extracts article content, metadata, authors, and publication dates
• 📄 PDF Support: Processes PDF documents opened in the browser with server-side text extraction
• 📊 Multi-tab Processing: Batch process multiple tabs simultaneously for efficient research workflows
• ✅ Content Validation: Smart badges indicate which tabs contain valid extractable content
• 🔄 Session Management: Automatically syncs with your web app login status
• 🎯 Academic Publisher Support: Enhanced extraction for major academic publishers (IEEE, ACM, Springer, etc.)
• 📱 Context Menus: Right-click integration for quick content addition

Prerequisites

• Google Chrome browser
• Access to the Uzei Literature Review web application at https://uzei.boslis.com
• Valid user account on the web application

Installation (Developer Mode)

Step 1: Download the Extension Files

Ensure you have all the following files in a single folder:

uzei-literature-review-extension/
├── manifest.json
├── background.js
├── content.js
├── popup.html
├── popup.js
├── options.html
├── options.js
├── README.md
├── LICENSE
└── icons/
    ├── icon16.png
    ├── icon48.png
    └── icon128.png

Step 2: Enable Developer Mode in Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Navigate to chrome://extensions/
3. Toggle "Developer mode" in the top-right corner
4. You should now see additional buttons: "Load unpacked", "Pack extension", "Update"

Step 3: Load the Extension

1. Click "Load unpacked" button
2. Navigate to and select the folder containing the extension files
3. Click "Select Folder"
4. The extension should now appear in your extensions list with a green "On" toggle

Step 4: Pin the Extension (Optional)

1. Click the extensions icon (puzzle piece) in Chrome's toolbar
2. Find "Uzei - Literature Review" in the dropdown
3. Click the pin icon to pin it to your toolbar for easy access

Usage Instructions

Initial Setup

1. Log into the Web App: Visit https://uzei.boslis.com and log in with your credentials
2. Create a Project: Create or select a literature review project in the web app
3. Verify Connection: The extension icon should show a green checkmark when logged in

Adding Single Pages

1. Navigate to any webpage or PDF document you want to add
2. Click the extension icon in your toolbar
3. Select your target project from the dropdown
4. Choose the appropriate source type (Research Paper, Web Article, etc.)
5. Click "Add to Project" to extract and save the content

Batch Processing Multiple Tabs

1. Open multiple tabs with content you want to process
2. Click the extension icon
3. Switch to "Multiple Tabs" mode
4. Select the tabs you want to process (use "Valid Only" to auto-select)
5. Choose your project and default source type
6. Click "Process Selected Tabs"

Using Context Menus

• Right-click on any webpage and select "Add page to Uzei Literature Review"
• Select text on a page, right-click, and choose "Add selected text to Uzei Literature Review"
• Use batch options from the context menu to process multiple tabs

Supported Content Types

Webpages

• Research articles and academic papers
• Blog posts and news articles
• Documentation and technical guides
• Any article-style content with sufficient text

PDF Documents

• Academic papers and research documents
• Technical reports and whitepapers
• Any PDF opened in the browser
• Server-side text extraction and analysis

Extension Settings

Access settings by:

1. Right-clicking the extension icon and selecting "Options"
2. Or visiting chrome://extensions/ and clicking "Details" → "Extension options"

Available settings:

• Auto-extract content on page load
• Show notifications for successful additions
• Enable context menus
• Content length limits
• Badge display preferences

Support

For issues or questions:

1. Check the browser console for error messages
2. Verify network connectivity to the web application
3. Ensure all extension files are present and properly loaded
4. Test with a simple webpage first before trying complex content

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Version: 2.1
Compatibility: Chrome (Manifest V3)
Web App: https://uzei.boslis.com

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