Focus It! is a Chrome add-on developed by Lucas Quesada that simplifies the process of accessing scientific papers through Université Paris-Saclay's proxy. As a researcher or student, you may often encounter situations where you need to log in through the university's Single Sign-On (SSO) to access full-text papers. However, authentication issues can be time-consuming and frustrating.

With Focus It!, you can open the current page through Université Paris-Saclay's proxy with just one click. By using the add-on, the original URL of a scientific paper is transformed, allowing you to bypass authentication hurdles. For example, if you want to access a paper from the Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology on ScienceDirect, the add-on will modify the URL to include the university's proxy, ensuring seamless access to the full text.

Using Focus It! is simple. Just navigate to the scientific paper's page and click on the extension icon. Depending on whether you are accessing the page from home or the lab, you may need to authenticate through the university's SSO.

While the add-on has been primarily tested on ScienceDirect and IEEE, its compatibility with other journals may vary. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, you can access the source code on the GitLab project page and even contribute to its development.

Overall, Focus It! is a valuable tool for researchers and students at Université Paris-Saclay, making the process of accessing scientific journals more efficient and hassle-free.