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PDFerret for Zotero

by urschrei · github.com/urschrei/pdferret

A Zotero plugin to automatically retrieve PDF attachments for Zotero items

Reading & PDFsImport & metadataFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
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ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
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NOASSERTION
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v1.1.3, released 22 Aug 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
Contacts a shadow libraryUsing a site such as Sci-Hub carries legal risk in some countries.
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 identify3 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (2)
annas-archive.glnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.sci-hub.runamed 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 capabilitiesChanges Zotero settings that aren't its ownLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Changes Zotero settings that aren't its ownlowLow concern.
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
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MaintenanceActive · last release 22 Aug 202619 contributors
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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

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. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (2)
annas-archive.glnamed in its codesci-hub.runamed in its code
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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Install PDFerret for Zotero
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.1.3.xpi · 0.03 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