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Research

Browser Extension

Save papers and web pages to your Jenni library from any browser tab.

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The Jenni browser extension lets you save research papers and web pages directly to your library while you browse. It detects metadata automatically and files sources into the collections you choose.

Getting Started

  1. Install the extension from your browser’s extension store
  2. Pin it to the toolbar for quick access
  3. Sign in with your Jenni account

Once signed in, the extension stays connected until you log out.

Saving Papers and Web Pages

Search Results and Lists

On PubMed search results, arXiv search/list pages, Google Scholar results, JSTOR basic-search results, and Google web results containing supported publication pages or PDFs, open the Jenni popup to see the papers detected on the page. Select individual papers or Select all, choose collections if you want, then click Save with the selected count. The progress indicator tracks saves; click Stop to halt the remaining items. Click a paper title in the popup to scroll to its result on the page. Saved papers are marked Saved; if an item says Failed — select to retry, select it and save again. If the list says No references found on this page, open an individual paper and save it there instead.

For an individual paper or web page, click the extension icon. Review the available metadata, choose collections, then click Save. Once saved, View in Jenni opens the source in your library.

PDF vs Non-PDF Pages

Compatibility

Supported Content

The extension works with major academic publishers and repositories:

For these sources, the extension extracts structured metadata and downloads the associated PDF when available.

Unsupported Pages

The extension does not work on:

On unsupported pages, the extension icon remains inactive or displays a notice that the page cannot be saved.

Floating Popup

On an individual source page, the floating popup can show available source details and a Save action. On supported results pages, it shows selectable paper titles, a collection selector, and save progress. You can minimize the popup while reading; press Esc or click close to dismiss it.

Collections

When saving a source, you can select which collections to add it to. The collection selector shows your existing library collections and lets you create a new one on the fly. Type a name and confirm.

A source can be added to multiple collections in a single save action.

Source Details

The extension gathers available details such as the title, authors, publication date, journal, and DOI. Sources with a DOI usually produce the most complete and reliable records. If any details are missing, you can edit the source in your Library after saving it.

Troubleshooting

ProblemSolution
No metadata detected on a supported pageReload the page and try again. Some pages load metadata asynchronously. If the issue persists, copy the DOI and add the source manually in Jenni.
PDF not saving (reCAPTCHA or access wall)The publisher may require authentication or CAPTCHA completion before serving the PDF. Complete the verification in your browser, then try saving again.
Extension not appearing in the toolbarCheck that the extension is installed and enabled in your browser’s extension settings. Pin it to the toolbar if it is hidden in the overflow menu.
Authentication issuesSign out of the extension and sign back in. Clear the extension’s stored data in your browser settings if the problem continues.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install the Jenni browser extension?
Install it from your browser’s extension store, pin it to the toolbar for quick access, and sign in with your Jenni account. It stays connected until you log out.
How do I save a paper to Jenni from my browser?
On a paper page, click the Jenni extension icon in your toolbar. Review the detected details, select collections if you want, and click Save. On supported search result pages, select papers in the popup and click Save with the selected count.
What sites does the Jenni browser extension work with?
It works with ArXiv, Nature, JSTOR, bioRxiv, PubMed, Lens.org, supported PDF links, and pages with a DOI, PMID, or PMCID in their metadata. The results popup also supports JSTOR basic-search and supported Google web results. It does not work on YouTube, Figma, Google Maps, or Chrome internal pages.
Why isn't the extension detecting metadata on a page?
Try reloading the page. If it still does not work, copy the DOI and add the source manually in Jenni. Pages without a DOI or another scholarly identifier may provide incomplete source details.
Does the browser extension save the PDF automatically?
Only if the URL points directly to a PDF file. For standard web pages (journal summaries, HTML articles), Jenni saves metadata only. You can attach the PDF manually afterward from your library.
Can I save a paper to multiple collections at once?
Yes. When saving a source, the collection selector lets you choose multiple collections in a single save action. You can also create a new collection on the fly.
The extension won't save a PDF behind a paywall. What do I do?
The publisher may require authentication or CAPTCHA completion before serving the PDF. Complete the verification in your browser first, then try saving again through the extension.