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Nexus Plugin for Zotero

by aokellermann · github.com/aokellermann/zotero-nexus

Access scientific literature in Zotero using standard template construct, an IPFS-backed website for nexus search.

Import & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
46
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
1,308
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
19
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.1.0-beta.4.aokellermann.arch, released 16 Jun 2024Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
Contacts a shadow libraryUsing a site such as Sci-Hub carries legal risk in some countries.
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 aokellermann 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 identify3 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (2)
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.hub.libstc.cc
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Where we found it
hub.libstc.cccontent/nexus.js · line 1162
url: "https://hub.libstc.cc/{doi}.pdf",
Powerful capabilitiesChanges Zotero settings that aren't its ownLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Changes Zotero settings that aren't its ownlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · not 9, 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 7Detected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceDormant · last release 16 Jun 202419 contributors
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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
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (2)
doi.orgnamed in its codehub.libstc.cc
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Evidence · file and line
hub.libstc.cccontent/nexus.js · line 1162
url: "https://hub.libstc.cc/{doi}.pdf",

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Install Nexus Plugin for Zotero
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.0-beta.4.aokellermann.arch.xpi · 0.02 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