Plugins

Sembtero

by scarnecchia · github.com/scarnecchia/semblero

A Zotero-Semble plugin

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
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DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
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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.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.1.0, released 11 Apr 2026Code 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 transparencyMinified (compressed) 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 scarnecchia/sembtero on GitHubThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesIts code only names services we could identify2 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (1)
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.
Apps you connect (1)
bsky.socialnamed 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 capabilitiesStores API keys or passwordsLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.
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 keyDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 11 Apr 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
  • An API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Bluesky (AT Protocol app password)). What needs it: An AT Protocol (Bluesky) handle and app password, needed to share items to Semble.
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: its code only names services we could identify. 2 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (1)
doi.orgnamed in its code
Apps you connect (1)
bsky.socialnamed in its code

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Install Sembtero
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.0.xpi · 0.01 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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