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ZoStats

by arrancurran · github.com/arrancurran/ZoStats

Citation statistics and citing-paper insights in Zotero's item pane

Citing & writing
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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.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
12
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, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v1.2.0, released 25 Aug 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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 arrancurran 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 goesOnly contacts services we could identify2 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (2)
api.semanticscholar.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.www.semanticscholar.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.
Where we found it
api.semanticscholar.orgzostats.js · line 4
const API_ROOT = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1";
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow 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, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 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 25 Aug 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
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 key for some featuresWorks without one: Semantic Scholar with anonymous access. Needs a key (Semantic Scholar): Semantic Scholar API key, only for more predictable access.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 2 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (2)
api.semanticscholar.orgseen when we ran itwww.semanticscholar.orgnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.semanticscholar.orgzostats.js · line 4
const API_ROOT = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1";

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Install ZoStats
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.2.0.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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