The FAIR extension is an open-source web browser extension developed by Pedro Hernandez Serrano. It aims to simplify the process of conducting FAIRness evaluations directly on web sources, such as scholarly platforms or data repositories. The extension connects to a FAIR assessment API, allowing users to assess the FAIR metrics of articles, datasets, and other digital objects in real-time.

The scientific community has been increasingly focused on applying and assessing the FAIR principles on digital objects like publications and datasets. However, using existing FAIR assessment tools can be complex and time-consuming, often discouraging researchers from engaging in the process. The FAIR extension seeks to bridge this gap by providing a user-friendly interface for conducting FAIRness evaluations.

By simply activating the extension, researchers can access FAIR metrics directly on the web source they are viewing. The pop-up window displays real-time scores, providing valuable insights into the FAIRness of the digital objects. This extension leverages the accessibility and convenience of web browser extensions, which have been widely used by libraries to support scholarship.

To ensure a seamless user experience, the developers are actively working to address a known bug that can cause compatibility issues with certain websites, such as YouTube. They recommend selecting the "On click" access option in the Chrome extension settings to avoid any potential disruptions.

For researchers looking to streamline their FAIRness evaluations, the FAIR extension offers a practical solution. With its intuitive interface and real-time assessment capabilities, this extension empowers researchers to assess the FAIRness of digital objects directly on the web source, facilitating the adoption of FAIR principles in research practices.

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