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Scholar Companion

by dsmoz · github.com/dsmoz/scholar-companion

Scholar Companion — Zotero plugin distribution (built artifact + auto-update manifest). Source lives in the private monorepo.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
6
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: mcp-scholar.dsmozconsultancy.com
Applies to v0.2.28, released 6 Jul 2026Code checked · in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026 it did something its card didn't describe
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyMinified (compressed) code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the dsmoz 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 this version
Where your data goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: mcp-scholar.dsmozconsultancy.com3 addresses in 3 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Cloud functions (1)
mcp-scholar-production.up.railway.appnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Not identified (1)
mcp-scholar.dsmozconsultancy.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9 · not 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 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 7, 8, 9Detected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 6 Jul 20261 contributor
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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
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: contacts a server we couldn't identify: mcp-scholar.dsmozconsultancy.com. 3 addresses in 3 groups.

Cloud functions (1)
mcp-scholar-production.up.railway.appnamed in its code
Not identified (1)
mcp-scholar.dsmozconsultancy.comseen when we ran it
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services

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