Plugins / Import & metadata

IACR Tools

by archechef · github.com/archechef/IACR-Tools

For cryptographers: fixes Springer conference papers into Conference Paper items, fills metadata from CryptoBib, and finds IACR ePrint versions with PDFs.

IACR Tools has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 8–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.08 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.
6
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
24
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
15
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.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.7.0, released 8 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 identify4 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (3)
dblp.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.dl.acm.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.
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboardLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (1)
Uses the clipboard
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 8 Oct 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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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

Written by AI from the README

For cryptographers: fixes Springer conference papers into Conference Paper items, fills metadata from CryptoBib, and finds IACR ePrint versions with PDFs. Also finds duplicate versions, adds papers from lists and links a LaTeX folder.

Springer proceedings and ePrint papers arrive with wrong types and messy metadata. This keeps cryptography references consistent with CryptoBib. Zotero 8 to 10.

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. 4 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (3)
dblp.orgnamed in its codedl.acm.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgnamed in its code
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services

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Install IACR Tools
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.7.0.xpi · 0.08 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