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Pinakes

by SrMateos · github.com/SrMateos/zotero-pinakes

Lists the references of the selected paper or open PDF in the item pane, in the paper's own order, and imports any cited work with one click.

Pinakes has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: sparql.dblp.org. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Import & metadataReading & PDFs
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 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.
29
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
74
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
3
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.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: sparql.dblp.org
Applies to v1.1.0, released 5 Nov 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 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 goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: sparql.dblp.org7 addresses in 3 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
sparql.dblp.org
Scholarly services (5)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgarxiv.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.
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Where we found it
sparql.dblp.orgcontent/scripts/pinakes.js · line 1581
var DBLP_SPARQL = "https://sparql.dblp.org/sparql";
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/pinakes.js · line 930
var CROSSREF_BASE = "https://api.crossref.org";
api.openalex.orgcontent/scripts/pinakes.js · line 275
var OPENALEX_BASE = "https://api.openalex.org";
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (3)
Uses the clipboardStores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computer
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 needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 5 Nov 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
No further detail for this area yet.
We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Written by AI from the README

Lists the references of the selected paper or open PDF in the item pane, in the paper's own order, and imports any cited work with one click. Uses Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, DBLP and Crossref, with a PDF fallback. Finds published versions of preprints.

Following a paper's bibliography normally means copying DOIs by hand. This shows which references are already in your library and imports the rest, singly or in batches.

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: contacts a server we couldn't identify: sparql.dblp.org. 7 addresses in 3 groups.

Not identified (1)
sparql.dblp.org
Scholarly services (5)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgarxiv.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgnamed in its code
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Evidence · file and line
sparql.dblp.orgcontent/scripts/pinakes.js · line 1581
var DBLP_SPARQL = "https://sparql.dblp.org/sparql";
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/pinakes.js · line 930
var CROSSREF_BASE = "https://api.crossref.org";
api.openalex.orgcontent/scripts/pinakes.js · line 275
var OPENALEX_BASE = "https://api.openalex.org";

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For the same job, work with Zotero 10 and graded B or better. Closest match first.

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  • B
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  • A
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