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Refs

by yimmy23 · github.com/yimmy23/zotero-refs

Refs — references, citations, related papers and a citation graph for every Zotero item (Zotero 7-9)

Citing & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
12
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
470
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v1.2.7, released 15 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 yimmy23 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 identify20 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (19)
api.crossref.orgapi.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.api.semanticscholar.orgapi.unpaywall.orgapix.cnki.netarxiv.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.chn.oversea.cnki.netnamed 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.eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govexport.arxiv.orgkns.cnki.netopenalex.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.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.readpaper.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.rest.connectedpapers.comscholar.google.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.www.ebi.ac.uknamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.www.semanticscholar.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.x.cnki.net
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/refs.js · line 3936
var BASE = "https://api.crossref.org";
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/scripts/refs.js · line 4522
var GRAPH_API = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1";
api.unpaywall.orgcontent/scripts/refs.js · line 4761
const url = `https://api.unpaywall.org/v2/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}?email=${encodeURIComponent(politeEmail())}`;
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 3 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
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
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 15 Sep 20263 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in English and ChineseInterface: English and Chinese
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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: Crossref, OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, arXiv, PubMed, Unpaywall anonymously. Needs a key (Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex and CNKI): Semantic Scholar key, OpenAlex key (higher limits); CNKI account for Chinese reference lists.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 20 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (19)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgnamed in its codeapi.semanticscholar.orgapi.unpaywall.orgapix.cnki.netarxiv.orgnamed in its codechn.oversea.cnki.netnamed in its codedoi.orgnamed in its codeeutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govexport.arxiv.orgkns.cnki.netopenalex.orgnamed in its codepubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govnamed in its codereadpaper.comnamed in its coderest.connectedpapers.comscholar.google.comnamed in its codewww.ebi.ac.uknamed in its codewww.semanticscholar.orgnamed in its codex.cnki.net
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/refs.js · line 3936
var BASE = "https://api.crossref.org";
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/scripts/refs.js · line 4522
var GRAPH_API = "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1";
api.unpaywall.orgcontent/scripts/refs.js · line 4761
const url = `https://api.unpaywall.org/v2/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}?email=${encodeURIComponent(politeEmail())}`;

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Install Refs
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.2.7.xpi · 0.2 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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