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Zotero Open Citations

by josesiqueira · github.com/josesiqueira/zotero-open-citations

Zotero 7/8/9 plugin: a sortable Citation column powered by open citation APIs (OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar). A captcha-free rewrite of zotero-scholar-citations.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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MPL-2.0
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.7.0, released 16 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 josesiqueira 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 identify3 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.api.openalex.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.api.semanticscholar.org
Where we found it
api.crossref.orglib/open-citations.js · line 241
let url = "https://api.crossref.org/works/" + doi.replace(/#/g, "%23");
api.openalex.orglib/open-citations.js · line 197
url = "https://api.openalex.org/works/doi:" +
api.semanticscholar.orglib/open-citations.js · line 219
url = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/DOI:" +
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 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 16 Sep 20261 contributor
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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
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: OpenAlex (primary, default) and Crossref (fallback), both keyless. Needs a key (Semantic Scholar): Semantic Scholar API key, optional; Semantic Scholar is skipped when blank.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itapi.openalex.orgseen when we ran itapi.semanticscholar.org
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orglib/open-citations.js · line 241
let url = "https://api.crossref.org/works/" + doi.replace(/#/g, "%23");
api.openalex.orglib/open-citations.js · line 197
url = "https://api.openalex.org/works/doi:" +
api.semanticscholar.orglib/open-citations.js · line 219
url = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/DOI:" +

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Install Zotero Open Citations
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.7.0.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