Coauthor is a Chrome extension designed to enhance transparency in the academic publishing process by collecting data on manuscript submissions. Developed in collaboration with researchers at Cornell University, this tool encourages the academic community to share their experiences, which helps build a comprehensive dataset. The extension focuses on critical metrics such as average decision time and the likelihood of acceptance after revisions, which are often not disclosed by journals.

With Coauthor, users can easily gather necessary data without manual entry. By simply logging into their author submission portal, the extension automatically collects relevant information for any journal utilizing ManuscriptCentral as a submission site. This innovative approach not only simplifies the data collection process but also contributes to a better understanding of the academic publishing landscape.