Update Checker Widget

v1.0.0

A lightweight, accessible widget that automatically checks for version updates of your published works and displays a visual indicator to readers.

Up to Date

Work is current - no updates available

Quantum Computing Applications in Cryptography

Dr. Alice Chen, Prof. Robert Smith

DOI: 10.1000/182•

Up to date (v3)

Update Available

New version available - clickable to navigate

Global Climate Data Analysis Dataset

Dr. Maria Garcia

Handle: 20.500.12345/climate-2024•

New version available (v4)

Implementation

Add the widget to any webpage with a single script tag

Basic Usage

<script
  src="https://cdn.nobleid.org/widget/update-checker/v1.js"
  integrity="sha384-..."
  crossorigin="anonymous"
  data-ark="ark:/48914/20092025/YOUR-WORK-ID"
  async>
</script>

Replace YOUR-WORK-ID with your actual NobleID work identifier.

Advanced Configuration

<script
  src="https://cdn.nobleid.org/widget/update-checker/v1.js"
  integrity="sha384-..."
  crossorigin="anonymous"
  data-ark="ark:/48914/20092025/YOUR-WORK-ID"
  data-ttl="300"
  async>
</script>

data-ttl: Cache duration in seconds (default: 300)

async: Non-blocking load (recommended)

Features & Benefits

Built for performance, accessibility, and user experience

Lightweight

• ≤12 KB gzipped
• No external dependencies
• Async loading
• Minimal DOM impact

Accessible

• ARIA labels and live regions
• Keyboard navigation
• High contrast support
• Screen reader friendly

Privacy-First

• Respects Do Not Track
• No user tracking
• Reduced motion support
• GDPR compliant

Platform Integration

Ready-to-use examples for popular publishing platforms

Supported Platforms

Open Journal SystemsDSpaceDataversePreprint ServersInstitutional Repositories

Integration Guides

OJS Setup Guide DSpace Setup Guide Dataverse Setup Guide

Technical Specifications

Implementation details and API behavior

Widget Behavior

• Automatic retry with exponential backoff
• Graceful degradation on API failures
• Configurable cache TTL (5 min default)
• Rate limiting protection
• Content Security Policy compatible

Browser Support

• Modern browsers (ES2017+)
• Progressive enhancement
• Fallback for older browsers
• Mobile responsive
• Touch-friendly interactions

View Live Demo Integration Guides Publisher Documentation