Lazy Scholar is a Firefox extension designed to streamline the process of accessing scholarly articles. It automatically searches for freely available full texts as soon as a scientific paper is opened, boasting a success rate of 36-41%. The tool integrates seamlessly with institutional access, allowing users to retrieve full texts even when off-campus. Additionally, it extracts relevant information about the paper, such as population, intervention, outcomes, and references, enhancing the research experience.

The extension features an infobar that displays available full texts, citation metrics, and comments from PubPeer, along with quick citation options in multiple formats. Users can easily query databases like Google Scholar and PubMed, receive personalized recommendations, and check for predatory journals. With functionalities such as automatic sharing links and text highlighting for quick searches, Lazy Scholar significantly aids researchers in navigating the academic landscape.