Shows an interactive citation graph from OpenAlex for selected papers or a collection, with ranked candidates you don't yet have.
文献对话 · Citation Dialogue has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 9, not the current Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.
Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
In useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.
9
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
10
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
2
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
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A
Atlas gradeRecommended
A+AABC
because every code check came out low
Next rung: A+, once we've tested it installed in Zotero 10.
Applies to v0.3.1, released 23 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 9.
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 identify6 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (4)
api.openalex.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.doi.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.openalex.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Apps you connect (1)
api.notion.com
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Where we found it
api.openalex.orgsrc/openalex.js · line 25
const base = new URL("https://api.openalex.org" + path);
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 4 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (4)
Uses the clipboardStores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computerUses Zotero's password manager
Not a concern (1)
Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9 · not 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Shows an interactive citation graph from OpenAlex for selected papers or a collection, with ranked candidates you don't yet have. Saves notes to Obsidian or Notion, and a local MCP server lets Claude or Codex work with the same graph.
Zotero shows no citation links between papers. This helps find highly cited work missing from your library without downloading anything. The interface comes in 20 languages.
What you'll need
Detected automatically
Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10
Where your data goes
We found: only contacts services we could identify. 6 addresses in 3 groups.
Scholarly services (4)
api.openalex.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgnamed in its codeopenalex.orgnamed in its code
Apps you connect (1)
api.notion.com
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.openalex.orgsrc/openalex.js · line 25
const base = new URL("https://api.openalex.org" + path);
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