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Zotero Hover Abstract

by edouardArmit · github.com/edouardArmit/zotero-hover-abstract

Zotero plugin: shows abstracts in the native citation hover popup

Citing & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
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
Applies to v0.2.0, released 21 Sep 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 edouardArmit 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 is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
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.crossref.orgapi.semanticscholar.org
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/hoverabstract.js · line 3664
const url = `https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`;
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/scripts/hoverabstract.js · line 3801
var BASE_URL = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper";
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 2 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.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/hoverabstract.js · line 129

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/hoverabstract.js · line 85

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 21 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: 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
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Abstracts from your local Zotero library, and Crossref and Semantic Scholar lookups if enabled, with no key. Needs a key (Semantic Scholar): Semantic Scholar API key, only to avoid rate limits on the optional online lookups.

Where your data goes

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

Scholarly services (2)
api.crossref.orgapi.semanticscholar.org
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/hoverabstract.js · line 3664
const url = `https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`;
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/scripts/hoverabstract.js · line 3801
var BASE_URL = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper";

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Before you install: 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.Read the finding
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