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Elsevier PDF Helper

by ipconfig2023 · github.com/ipconfig2023/zotero-elsevier-pdf-helper

Zotero helper plugin for legally accessible Elsevier PDF attachment.

Reading & PDFsFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
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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, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.2.7, released 28 May 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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 ipconfig2023 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is a placeholder
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify3 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (3)
auth.elsevier.comnamed 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.orgwww.sciencedirect.comnamed 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
doi.orgchrome\content\elsevierPDF.js · line 331
const doiURL = `https://doi.org/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`;
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Opens files or links with your system's own appslowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 28 May 20262 contributors
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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

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

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. 3 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (3)
auth.elsevier.comnamed in its codedoi.orgwww.sciencedirect.comnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
doi.orgchrome\content\elsevierPDF.js · line 331
const doiURL = `https://doi.org/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`;

Forks and alternatives

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Install Elsevier PDF Helper
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.2.7.xpi · 0.03 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