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Jasminum

by l0o0 · github.com/l0o0/jasminum

Fetches metadata for Chinese-language PDFs from CNKI, matches manually downloaded PDF/CAJ files to their items, installs community Chinese translators and citation styles, and splits or merges Chinese author names.

Import & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
7,248
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
6.31M
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
5
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: ip.chinaz.com, and 3 more findings
Applies to v1.1.39, released 2 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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 goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: ip.chinaz.com10 addresses in 3 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
ip.chinaz.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Scholarly services (8)
chn.oversea.cnki.netd.wanfangdata.com.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.kns.cnki.netpubscholar.cns.wanfangdata.com.cnwww.cnki.netnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.www.ncpssd.cnwww.yiigle.com
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Where we found it
ip.chinaz.comchrome/content/scripts/jasminum.js · line 4230
const html = await requestDocument("https://ip.chinaz.com/", {
chn.oversea.cnki.netchrome/content/scripts/jasminum.js · line 5298
url = "https://chn.oversea.cnki.net/kns/Brief/GetGridTableHtml";
kns.cnki.netchrome/content/scripts/jasminum.js · line 5179
"https://kns.cnki.net/kns8s/defaultresult/index?crossids=YSTT4HG0%2CLSTPFY1C%2CJUP3MUPD%2CMPMFIG1A%2CWQ0UVIAA%2CBLZOG7CK%2CPWFIRAGL%2CEMRPGLPA%2CNLBO1Z6R%2CNN3FJMUV&korder=SU&kw=%E7%A7%91%E7
Powerful capabilitiesAdds Zotero translators it downloads, and 5 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Adds Zotero translators it downloadsmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Adds Zotero translators it downloadschrome/content/scripts/jasminum.js · line 4471
await Zotero.Translators.reinit({ fromSchemaUpdate: false });
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…chrome/content/scripts/jasminum.js · line 234

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptchrome/content/scripts/jasminum.js · line 180

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 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 2 Sep 20265 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface: English and Chinese
No further detail for this area yet.
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

Fetches metadata for Chinese-language PDFs from CNKI, matches manually downloaded PDF/CAJ files to their items, installs community Chinese translators and citation styles, and splits or merges Chinese author names.

Zotero handles Chinese literature poorly: lookups fail and CNKI saves often arrive without the file. Jasminum is the standard fix for Chinese-language research.

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: contacts a server we couldn't identify: ip.chinaz.com. 10 addresses in 3 groups.

Not identified (1)
ip.chinaz.comseen when we ran it
Scholarly services (8)
chn.oversea.cnki.netd.wanfangdata.com.cnnamed in its codekns.cnki.netpubscholar.cns.wanfangdata.com.cnwww.cnki.netnamed in its codewww.ncpssd.cnwww.yiigle.com
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Evidence · file and line
ip.chinaz.comchrome/content/scripts/jasminum.js · line 4230
const html = await requestDocument("https://ip.chinaz.com/", {
chn.oversea.cnki.netchrome/content/scripts/jasminum.js · line 5298
url = "https://chn.oversea.cnki.net/kns/Brief/GetGridTableHtml";
kns.cnki.netchrome/content/scripts/jasminum.js · line 5179
"https://kns.cnki.net/kns8s/defaultresult/index?crossids=YSTT4HG0%2CLSTPFY1C%2CJUP3MUPD%2CMPMFIG1A%2CWQ0UVIAA%2CBLZOG7CK%2CPWFIRAGL%2CEMRPGLPA%2CNLBO1Z6R%2CNN3FJMUV&korder=SU&kw=%E7%A7%91%E7

Forks and alternatives

1 listed fork.

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The developer's response

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