browser_extension

Arxiv Copilot

ArXiv Copilot is a chrome extensions for google docs that recommends papers from arXiv based on the text you are writing.

User Guide

Installation

1. Download the latest version of the extension from here.
2. Go to chrome://extensions/ in your browser.
3. Enable developer mode.
4. Click on Load unpacked and select the folder redisventures-hackunamadata/browser_extension where you downloaded the repository.
5. Enable chrome notifications in your computer settings.
   • Macos : Preferences -> Notifications -> Google Chrome -> enable notifications.
   • Windows : Settings -> System -> Notifications & actions -> Google Chrome -> enable notifications.

Configuration

1. Click on the extension icon in the top right corner of your browser.
2. Select the Options tab.
3. Configure the rest of the extension to your liking.
4. Press Enter to save your changes.

Usage

1. Open a new google doc.
2. Start writing.
3. See the recommendations pop up as you write.
4. Click on the recommendations to open the paper in a new tab.

‼️ the use of AdBlock or uBlock might block the extension's requests. You should desactivate your ad blocker to use the extension.

Advanced Usage - Text collection method

Currently you are given the choice between two text collection methods:

1. keyboards: This method collects text from the keyboard events. This is the default method. It is not the most accurate method but it is the most performant.
2. textContent: This method collects text from the textContent property of the google doc. This method is more accurate but it is also more performant. However, it requires the user to refresh the page after each change so that the extension can collect the new text.

Developper Guide

Chome extension lifecycle

See here for more details.

Architecture

See here for more details.