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Elsevier API Full Text

by Ching-Chiang · github.com/Ching-Chiang/zotero-elsevier-fulltext

Zotero plugin for downloading entitled Elsevier PDFs through the official Article Retrieval API.

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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.
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DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
10
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 v0.5.2, released 23 Jul 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the Ching-Chiang 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.elsevier.comdoi.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.elsevier.comchrome/content/elsevier-fulltext.js · line 8
const API_ROOT = "https://api.elsevier.com/content";
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 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 23 Jul 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface 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

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 (Elsevier Developer Portal). What needs it: downloading PDFs through the Elsevier Article Retrieval API needs your own Elsevier API key.

Where your data goes

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

Scholarly services (2)
api.elsevier.comdoi.orgnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.elsevier.comchrome/content/elsevier-fulltext.js · line 8
const API_ROOT = "https://api.elsevier.com/content";

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Install Elsevier API Full Text
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.5.2.xpi · 0.01 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