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Auto-Relate

by shaexys · github.com/shaexys/zotero-auto-relate

Adds Related Items links between a new paper and the references and citing works already in your library, using OpenAlex citation data.

Auto-Relate has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 7–10, 11 beta. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Organising & tagsImport & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.00 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.
13
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
41
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
3
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
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 v1.0.1, released 6 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 shaexys 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 repository (under its old name)The update address offers version 1.0.1, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (1)
api.openalex.org
Where we found it
api.openalex.orgchrome/content/auto-relate.js · line 238
const refsUrl = `https://api.openalex.org/works?filter=openalex_id:${filterParam}&select=doi&per_page=100${this._mailtoParam()}`;
Powerful capabilitiesNo powerful capabilities foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 6 Oct 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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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

Adds Related Items links between a new paper and the references and citing works already in your library, using OpenAlex citation data. It runs when items are added or from a right-click command, and needs papers to have DOIs. Setting an email address gives faster OpenAlex limits.

Citation links between papers in your library otherwise have to be added by hand. The relations can be exported to note tools such as Obsidian through Better BibTeX.

What you'll need

Detected automatically

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. 1 address in 1 group.

Scholarly services (1)
api.openalex.org
Evidence · file and line
api.openalex.orgchrome/content/auto-relate.js · line 238
const refsUrl = `https://api.openalex.org/works?filter=openalex_id:${filterParam}&select=doi&per_page=100${this._mailtoParam()}`;

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Install Auto-Relate
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.1.xpi · 0.00 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures