Liner Scholar Chrome Extension Analysis

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3K+ installs with 3 store reviews. Last known update: 04/30/2026.

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Store listing title: Liner Scholar: Full Papers via Library

Chrome extension ID: pfbbgdacaanipbeaceppbaojacefeiea

Liner Scholar is a Chrome extension designed to automate and simplify access to academic papers. It integrates with a user's registered university or library proxy to instantly retrieve full-text PDFs of paywalled research papers, allowing users to view or save them directly to a project for an integrated research workflow.

Developer:Liner

Version:1.0.1

Size:86.95KiB

Last updated:04/30/2026

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External:Chrome Web Store Official website

Overview

Installs

3K+

Rating

★ 5.0

3 reviews

Languages

4 locales

Includes English, 中文（中国）, 日本語, 한국어

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Low review signal

Listing & review signals

Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The store listing positions Liner Scholar as an essential tool for academic researchers, enabling instant access to paywalled research papers through existing institutional library subscriptions. It emphasizes streamlining the workflow by eliminating manual logins and directly providing full-text PDFs for viewing or saving.

Inferred product pattern

An academic workflow automation tool that integrates with institutional library subscriptions and proxies to provide one-click access to full-text research paper PDFs, enhancing research productivity by bypassing paywalls and streamlining document management within a project context.

Review-backed pain points

Review-backed data is not available.

Observed feature gaps

Review-backed data is not available.

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 1

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 4

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 1.0.1

- Size: 86.95KiB

- Last updated: 04/30/2026

Store description excerpt

Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.

This extension unlocks full-text access to academic papers through your institution's library subscription — directly within your research workflow. 📄 Access Paywalled Papers Through Your Institution Hitting a paywall mid-research? Register your university or library proxy once, and Liner Scholar automatically retrieves the full-text PDF for any paper you're entitled to access — no more switching tabs or logging into library portals manually. Access full papers with just one click and add them to your Project for a connected workflow. ⚙️ How to Get Started 1. Install the Liner Scholar extension. 2. Register your institution or enter your proxy in Settings. 3. Click "View PDF" or "Add to Project" on any paper — the extension fetches the full text automatically. Note: PDF availability depends on your institution's journal subscription agreements. If authentication is required, you'll be…

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords

Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

academic papersresearch paperslibrary subscription accesspaywalled papersfull-text PDF accessinstitutional proxyscholar access

Comparison

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Problem

paywalled research papers access problemdifficulty accessing academic journalslibrary login hassle for papersfull-text PDF retrieval issues

Alternative

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FAQ

What is Liner Scholar mainly used for?

What market signals stand out?

Early or small audience with limited review base. Last known update: 04/30/2026.

What should builders compare before entering this space?

Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.

Is this page review-backed?

Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

Liner Scholar: Full Papers via Library screenshot

Links

Website: scholar.liner.com

Support links: https://support.liner.com/