Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
27
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
A+ABCC
because it reads your web browser's saved cookies or passwords
Next rung: B, once nothing in the code is a serious concern.
Applies to v0.3.6, released 14 Apr 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesIts code only names services we could identify3 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Translation (1)
cn.bing.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.
Scholarly services (1)
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.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Powerful capabilitiesReads your web browser's saved cookies or passwords, and 2 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Reads your web browser's saved cookies or passwordshighHigh concern: a serious problem.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Reads your web browser's saved cookies or passwordschrome/content/scripts/pdfhandcatcher.js · line 3974
Copies your Microsoft Edge sign-in cookies into a browser it controls, which is then signed into every site you're signed into there
Launches programs on your computerchrome/content/scripts/pdfhandcatcher.js · line 3526
Programs it names include msedge
const process = Cc["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(Ci.nsIProcess);
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9 · not 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.