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DOI Manager for Zotero 9

by kdmsnr · github.com/kdmsnr/zotero-shortdoi

Zotero extension to retrieve and validate DOIs and shortDOIs

Import & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 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.
9
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
7
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MPL-2.0
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.5.1.1, released 28 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.
Fork of bwiernik/zotero-shortdoiA copy of another listed plugin, changed by someone else.
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 kdmsnr 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)
doi.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.shortdoi.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.www.crossref.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.
Where we found it
doi.orgzoteroshortdoi.js · line 670
"https://doi.org/api/handles/" +
shortdoi.orgzoteroshortdoi.js · line 664
"https://shortdoi.org/" +
Powerful capabilitiesNo powerful capabilities foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
No further detail for this area yet.
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.
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 7, 8, 9Detected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 28 Apr 20267 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: German and 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 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

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

Scholarly services (3)
doi.orgseen when we ran itshortdoi.orgseen when we ran itwww.crossref.orgnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
doi.orgzoteroshortdoi.js · line 670
"https://doi.org/api/handles/" +
shortdoi.orgzoteroshortdoi.js · line 664
"https://shortdoi.org/" +

Forks and alternatives

Fork of bwiernik/zotero-shortdoi.

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Install DOI Manager for Zotero 9
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.5.1.1.xpi · 0.03 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