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AlphaPulse

by IrisM6 · github.com/IrisM6/AlphaPulse

Zotero columns for alphaXiv likes and citation counts: 11 editable styles, Google Scholar / OpenAlex / Semantic Scholar citation sources, automatic arXiv matching, Zotero 7-11

Citing & writingImport & metadataInterface & look
View source
Downloads a .xpi file (0.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
76
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.3.9, released 24 Sep 2026Code checked · in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026 it did something its card didn't describe
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify5 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (5)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.api.openalex.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.api.semanticscholar.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.export.arxiv.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.scholar.google.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Powerful capabilitiesNo powerful capabilities foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
No further detail for this area yet.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 24 Sep 20263 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: English and Chinese
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We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Description coming soon. We haven't written a summary yet. The line above is the developer's own description; the developer's README is linked above.

What you'll need

Detected automatically

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 5 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (5)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itapi.openalex.orgseen when we ran itapi.semanticscholar.orgseen when we ran itexport.arxiv.orgseen when we ran itscholar.google.comseen when we ran it

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install AlphaPulse
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.3.9.xpi · 0.1 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures