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ZotMod

by dklsgui · github.com/dklsgui/zotMod

Updates item metadata and DOIs from online sources, with a choice of which item types to update, and adds tags automatically or by hand.

ZotMod has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 7, not the current Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Import & metadataOrganising & tags
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Downloads a .xpi file (7.6 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.
130
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
147
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
2
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
7
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.0.1, released 22 Jul 2024Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
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 dklsgui account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is a web page, not an update file
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify3 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (2)
search.crossref.orgwww.researchrabbitapp.com
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Where we found it
search.crossref.orgchrome/content/zot-engine.js · line 41
resp = await fetch(`https://search.crossref.org/search/works?${this.createSearchParams(title).toString()}`, requestOptions)
www.researchrabbitapp.comchrome/content/zot-engine.js · line 72
const url = "https://www.researchrabbitapp.com/s2";
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computer, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (2)
Works with files on your computerIts pages ask for web scripts, which Zotero blocks
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · not 9, 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 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 7Detected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceDormant · last release 22 Jul 20241 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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

Updates item metadata and DOIs from online sources, with a choice of which item types to update, and adds tags automatically or by hand.

Cleans up incomplete records and tags without manual editing.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (2)
search.crossref.orgwww.researchrabbitapp.com
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Evidence · file and line
search.crossref.orgchrome/content/zot-engine.js · line 41
resp = await fetch(`https://search.crossref.org/search/works?${this.createSearchParams(title).toString()}`, requestOptions)
www.researchrabbitapp.comchrome/content/zot-engine.js · line 72
const url = "https://www.researchrabbitapp.com/s2";

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

  • A
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Install ZotMod
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.1.xpi · 7.6 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