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RIOPACAddChapter

by theRatramnus · github.com/theRatramnus/RIOPACAddChapter

Zotero plugin that eliminates the tedious task of adding the book information separately when adding a chapter from the RI OPAC.

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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.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v1.0.0, released 3 Aug 2025Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the theRatramnus account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers version 1.0.0, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify2 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (1)
opac.regesta-imperii.de
Apps you connect (1)
www.googleapis.com
Where we found it
opac.regesta-imperii.dechrome/content/scripts/addontemplate.js · line 7299
const anzeigeUrl = "http://opac.regesta-imperii.de/lang_de/anzeige.php?sammelwerk=" + replaceSpacesWithPlus(bookTitle);
www.googleapis.comchrome/content/scripts/addontemplate.js · line 7185
const link = "https://www.googleapis.com/books/v1/volumes?q=intitle:" + title + "&key=" + getPref("input");
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
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.Sends lookups unencrypted (http://) to opac.regesta-imperii.delowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…chrome/content/scripts/addontemplate.js · line 199

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/addontemplate.js · line 133

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 7 · not 9, 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 3 Aug 20253 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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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: adding chapter and book information from the RI OPAC. Needs a key (Google Books API): the optional publisher lookup (off by default) needs a Google Books API key.
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 2 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (1)
opac.regesta-imperii.de
Apps you connect (1)
www.googleapis.com
Evidence · file and line
opac.regesta-imperii.dechrome/content/scripts/addontemplate.js · line 7299
const anzeigeUrl = "http://opac.regesta-imperii.de/lang_de/anzeige.php?sammelwerk=" + replaceSpacesWithPlus(bookTitle);
www.googleapis.comchrome/content/scripts/addontemplate.js · line 7185
const link = "https://www.googleapis.com/books/v1/volumes?q=intitle:" + title + "&key=" + getPref("input");

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BUse with care
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), and 1 more finding.Read the finding
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