An integrated development environment for writing Zotero translators, the scripts that capture metadata from web pages.
Scaffold has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It's a Zotero 6 plugin, so Zotero 7 and later can't load it. What to use instead. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.
Downloads a .xpi file (0.3 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.
6.8k
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
19,281
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
9
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
41
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
10
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
A+AABC
because every code check came out low
Next rung: A+, once we've tested it installed in Zotero 10.
Applies to v3.3.1, released 27 Feb 2018Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Legacy plugin for Zotero 6 onlyUses the old plugin format. Zotero 7 and later can't load it.
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 zuphilip 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 lists version 3.3.3, but its download link is broken, so Zotero can't update it
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)
citation-needed.services.springer.comnamed 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 capabilitiesRuns code it assembles while running, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (2)
Runs code it assembles while runningAdds Zotero translators it ships
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 6 only (legacy plugin)Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
An integrated development environment for writing Zotero translators, the scripts that capture metadata from web pages.
Mostly of interest to translator developers. Since Zotero 5.0.73 Scaffold is built into Zotero under Tools, Developer, so this separate add-on is no longer needed.
What you'll need
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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. 2 addresses in 2 groups.
Scholarly services (1)
citation-needed.services.springer.comnamed in its code
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Forks and copies
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