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Scholar Published BibTeX

by yedadasd · github.com/yedadasd/scholar-published-bibtex

Fetches the current Google Scholar BibTeX for selected items, preferring the published journal or conference version over preprints, and copies it.

Scholar Published BibTeX has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 7–9, not the current Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Citing & writingImport & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 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.
39
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
39
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
1
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
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 v1.1.1, released 27 Jul 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 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 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgdoi.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.scholar.google.com
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgcontent/scholar-bibtex.js · line 344
`https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(
scholar.google.comcontent/scholar-bibtex.js · line 8
const SCHOLAR_ORIGIN = "https://scholar.google.com";
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboardLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (1)
Uses the clipboard
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 27 Jul 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface: 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

Fetches the current Google Scholar BibTeX for selected items, preferring the published journal or conference version over preprints, and copies it. It also stores the result in an item field.

Scholar and old Zotero entries often return arXiv BibTeX for papers that have since been published. This finds the formal record. It may hit Scholar rate limits on large batches.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codescholar.google.com
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgcontent/scholar-bibtex.js · line 344
`https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(
scholar.google.comcontent/scholar-bibtex.js · line 8
const SCHOLAR_ORIGIN = "https://scholar.google.com";

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Install Scholar Published BibTeX
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.1.1.xpi · 0.02 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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