PDF Reference Helper

PDF Reference Helper streamlines academic research by extracting references from PDFs and linking them to Google Scholar. Export selected references to BibTeX and work in a persistent, movable window. Processing is local; no data is collected or sent to servers. Key features - Accurate reference extraction (numbered, enumeration, and author‑year styles). - One‑click links to Google Scholar and official PDFs via DOI or arXiv. - Select references and export to .bib (Zotero/LaTeX ready). - Persistent, movable window for multitasking across PDFs. - Local‑only caching with chrome.storage.local; no analytics or tracking. - Minimal permissions; site access requested at runtime when needed. How to use 1) Open a PDF in Chrome (online or local). 2) Click the extension icon. 3) If prompted, allow access to the PDF’s site. 4) Click “Find references.” 5) Use Scholar/DOI/arXiv links or export selected items to BibTeX. Troubleshooting - If you don’t see a permission prompt on online PDFs, reload the extension and try again. - For local files (file://), use Chrome’s viewer or host via “python3 -m http.server”. Privacy No personal data collected, stored off‑device, or shared. See: https://github.com/bankh/pdf-reference-helper/blob/main/PRIVACY.md Support Source code and issues: https://github.com/bankh/pdf-reference-helper Contact: sinan.bank@colostate.edu