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Zotero Citation Generator

by ahzs645 · github.com/ahzs645/zotero-cite-gen

Import AI-generated citations from JSON, verify via DOI, and map reasoning into Zotero notes

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesImport & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 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.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control
Applies to v1.0.5, released 16 Mar 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyUpdates are set to come from an address someone else could controlThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
Updates are set to come from ahmadjalil/zotero-cite-gen on GitHub, which doesn't exist or isn't public: if the owner of "ahmadjalil" published an update there, Zotero would install itThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify4 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (4)
api.crossref.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgarxiv.orgexport.arxiv.org
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/citegen.js · line 100
CROSSREF_API = "https://api.crossref.org/works/";
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/scripts/citegen.js · line 262
var S2_API = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1";
arxiv.orgcontent/scripts/citegen.js · line 415
enriched.url = `https://arxiv.org/abs/${arxivId}`;
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow 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 · 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 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 7, 8Detected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceSlowing down · last release 16 Mar 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation language not detectedInterface: 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
  • Zotero 7, 8Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (4)
api.crossref.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgarxiv.orgexport.arxiv.org
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/citegen.js · line 100
CROSSREF_API = "https://api.crossref.org/works/";
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/scripts/citegen.js · line 262
var S2_API = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1";
arxiv.orgcontent/scripts/citegen.js · line 415
enriched.url = `https://arxiv.org/abs/${arxivId}`;

Forks and alternatives

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