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Map Papers

by anurag-dalal · github.com/anurag-dalal/zotero_map_papers

Builds an interactive similarity graph of related papers for any item, using OpenAlex data, along with lists of prior works and derivative works.

Map Papers has Atlas grade B (use with care) because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 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.
5
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
5
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.
1
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 v1.0.0, released 12 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 developer uploaded the release file from the anurag-dalal account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
Updates are set to come from anurag/zotero-map-papers on GitHub, which doesn't exist or isn't public: if the owner of "anurag" 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 2 groups.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.
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (2)
Uses the clipboardStores API keys or passwords
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
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 12 Oct 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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What it does

Written by AI from the README

Builds an interactive similarity graph of related papers for any item, using OpenAlex data, along with lists of prior works and derivative works. You can add papers to your library from the graph. Free, with an optional OpenAlex API key.

Gives a Connected Papers style view of a field's neighbourhood inside Zotero, so you can find foundational and follow-up work without leaving it.

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. 4 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (3)
api.openalex.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgnamed in its codeopenalex.orgnamed in its code
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services

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