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Zotero Collection Relations

by LLPetro · github.com/LLPetro/Zotero-Collection-Relations

Draws the papers in a collection as an interactive citation graph or timeline.

Zotero Collection Relations has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 9, not the current Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.1 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.
38
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
38
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
1
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
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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.
None stated
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.8.7, released 14 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 9.
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 LLPetro 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 has no version for Zotero 9
Where your data goesIts code only names services we could identify3 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (3)
api.openalex.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.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.openalex.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.
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (3)
Uses the clipboardStores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computer
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9 · not 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 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 9Detected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 14 Oct 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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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

Draws the papers in a collection as an interactive citation graph or timeline. Pick starting papers, then use OpenAlex to find references, citing papers and recommended related research.

Helps map a topic or prepare a literature review by showing how your papers connect and what to read next. Its developer calls it a development build for Zotero 9.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: its code only names services we could identify. 3 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (3)
api.openalex.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgnamed in its codeopenalex.orgnamed in its code

Other plugins that do this

Matched on what they do

For the same job, work with Zotero 10 and graded A or better. Closest match first.

  • A
    Citation Graph

    Draws the citation relationships between the items in a collection or selection as a force-directed graph.

    Matches “force graph of references” · 55 downloads · Active · Zotero 10, 11 beta
    Works with Zotero 10
  • A+
    Citation Graph

    Draws the citation network of your own library as a force-directed graph or a timeline, and adds a Citations section to the item pane.

    Matches “openalex citation graph” · 136 downloads · Active · Zotero 7–10
    Works with Zotero 10
  • A
    Zotero RefFlow

    Finds references, citing works and related research for an item from local documents and online sources.

    Matches “find references of a paper” · 177 downloads · Active · Zotero 10, 11 beta
    Works with Zotero 10
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Install Zotero Collection Relations
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.8.7.xpi · 0.1 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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