Fills fields such as impact factor from a local CSV file you supply, matching journal names or abbreviations.
ZoteroFields-Plugin-for-Zotero has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It's a Zotero 6 plugin, so Zotero 7 and later can't load it. What to use instead. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.
Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 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.
3.1k
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
3,402
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
4
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
39
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
GPL-3.0
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
A+AABC
because every code check came out low
Next rung: A+, once we've tested it installed in Zotero 10.
Applies to v1.1.4, released 3 May 2022Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Legacy plugin for Zotero 6 onlyUses the old plugin format. Zotero 7 and later can't load it.
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 iShareStuff account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from iShareStuff/Backup-Plugin-for-Zotero, another listed projectThe update address doesn't list this add-on, so Zotero won't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify2 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (2)
api.crossref.orgdoi.org
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 257
var urldoi = "https://api.crossref.org/works/" + doiurl + "/" + xform;
doi.orgchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 261
var urldoi = "https://doi.org/" + doiurl;
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computerLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (1)
Works with files on your computer
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 6 only (legacy plugin)Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Fills fields such as impact factor from a local CSV file you supply, matching journal names or abbreviations. It also supports school and place details for theses. Updates selected items or a whole group. Mostly Chinese-language.
Saves typing journal metrics into each record by hand. You must supply and maintain the CSV.
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: only contacts services we could identify. 2 addresses in 1 group.
Scholarly services (2)
api.crossref.orgdoi.org
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 257
var urldoi = "https://api.crossref.org/works/" + doiurl + "/" + xform;
doi.orgchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 261
var urldoi = "https://doi.org/" + doiurl;
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