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.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
5
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
A+ABBC
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Next rung: A, once every finding in the code comes out low.
Applies to v1.0.0, released 30 Apr 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8.
文
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
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 identify4 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Scholarly services (3)
api.openalex.orgapi.semanticscholar.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.
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/citation-radar.js · line 4549
var ENDPOINT = "https://api.deepseek.com/v1/chat/completions";
api.openalex.orgcontent/scripts/citation-radar.js · line 3800
var BASE_URL = "https://api.openalex.org";
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/scripts/citation-radar.js · line 3933
var BASE_URL2 = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1";
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 4 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Keeps its own database filelowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/citation-radar.js · line 129
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8 · 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.
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 (OpenAlex, DeepSeek and Semantic Scholar). What needs it: OpenAlex key and a DeepSeek LLM key are both required.
Zotero 7, 8Not working with Zotero 10
Where your data goes
We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 2 groups.
AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Scholarly services (3)
api.openalex.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgdoi.orgnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/citation-radar.js · line 4549
var ENDPOINT = "https://api.deepseek.com/v1/chat/completions";
api.openalex.orgcontent/scripts/citation-radar.js · line 3800
var BASE_URL = "https://api.openalex.org";
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/scripts/citation-radar.js · line 3933
var BASE_URL2 = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1";