Avera
Settings

Settings

Browser connector, open access, and app preferences.

Open Settings from the left ribbon (/settings).

Browser connector

ControlPurpose
Connection statusWhether Chrome can reach Avera via native messaging
Register native hostFix or install the messaging host (common after dev extension ID changes)
HTTP connector (dev)Localhost fallback with port (default 17342) and bearer token
Regenerate tokenInvalidates previous HTTP tokens

Production users normally rely on native messaging only. See Browser connector.

Open Access

ControlPurpose
Auto-downloadWhen importing a DOI without a PDF, attempt OA fetch
Unpaywall emailEmail sent with Unpaywall API requests (required for polite pool access)

Toggle auto-download off if you prefer manual PDF attachment only.

Other sections may appear as the app evolves; scroll the Settings view to see everything available in your version.

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