Plugins

LGFetcher

by CavalloScuro · github.com/CavalloScuro/LGFetcher

Find, download, and attach full-text books and articles from LibGen directly to your Zotero items.

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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.
17
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
132
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.1.0, released 29 Jul 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 9.
Contacts a shadow libraryUsing a site such as Sci-Hub carries legal risk in some countries.
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 CavalloScuro 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 placeholder
Where your data goesIts code only names services we could identify6 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (6)
libgen.bznamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.libgen.glnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.libgen.isnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.libgen.lanamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.libgen.linamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.libgen.vgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computerLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 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 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 9Detected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 29 Jul 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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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 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: its code only names services we could identify. 6 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (6)
libgen.bznamed in its codelibgen.glnamed in its codelibgen.isnamed in its codelibgen.lanamed in its codelibgen.linamed in its codelibgen.vgnamed in its code

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Install LGFetcher
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.1.0.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