Plugins / Import & metadata

Douban to Zotero

by bakasayaka · github.com/bakasayaka/douban-to-zotero

Import Douban read-list books into Zotero with cleaned metadata.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.07 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
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B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control
Applies to v0.1.0, released 2 Jun 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
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 transparencyUpdates are set to come from an address someone else could controlThe developer uploaded the release file from the bakasayaka account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
Updates are set to come from fanyj/douban-to-zotero on GitHub, which doesn't exist or isn't public: if the owner of "fanyj" published an update there, Zotero would install itThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (1)
book.douban.com
Where we found it
book.douban.comcontent/scripts/index.js · line 1
ring"?t.trim():""}function N(e,t){Zotero.Prefs.set(e,t,!0)}function bo(e){return`https://book.douban.com/people/${encodeURIComponent(e)}/wish`}function qe(e){return yo.test(e)}function Ze(e,t){let o=e
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
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.
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 2 Jun 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: 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
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Importing a Douban wish list (no key). Needs a key (OpenAI-compatible endpoint of the user's choice): only the optional OpenAI-compatible metadata cleaning.
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

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

Scholarly services (1)
book.douban.com
Evidence · file and line
book.douban.comcontent/scripts/index.js · line 1
ring"?t.trim():""}function N(e,t){Zotero.Prefs.set(e,t,!0)}function bo(e){return`https://book.douban.com/people/${encodeURIComponent(e)}/wish`}function qe(e){return yo.test(e)}function Ze(e,t){let o=e

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install Douban to Zotero
BUse with care
Before you install: Updates are set to come from an address someone else could control.Read the finding
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