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Preprint Bridge

by Kazuma-yj · github.com/Kazuma-yj/preprint-bridge

Finds the published conference or journal version of an arXiv preprint and updates your existing item after you review the changes.

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

Import & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.05 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.
74
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
74
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
7
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
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 v1.3.1, released 29 Sep 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 goesIts code only names services we could identify4 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (4)
api.crossref.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.arxiv.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.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.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.
Powerful capabilitiesNo powerful capabilities foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 29 Sep 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

Written by AI from the README

Finds the published conference or journal version of an arXiv preprint and updates your existing item after you review the changes. Also adds CCF 2026 ratings to Extra and tracks acceptance notes. Needs no API key and targets Zotero 10.

Citing a preprint after it is published normally means re-entering details or replacing the item. This updates the record while keeping its annotations, notes, tags and collections.

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: its code only names services we could identify. 4 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (4)
api.crossref.orgnamed in its codearxiv.orgnamed in its codedblp.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgnamed in its code

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  • A
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  • A
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  • A
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Install Preprint Bridge
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.3.1.xpi · 0.05 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