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ZotarXiv

by zhanghm1995 · github.com/zhanghm1995/ZotarXiv

ZotarXiv — Zotero中的arXiv论文全能助手

Import & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
10
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
82
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v1.1.0, released 18 Aug 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
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 zhanghm1995 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 identify4 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (3)
arxiv.orgexport.arxiv.orgscholar.google.com
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Where we found it
arxiv.orgcontent/scripts/zotarxiv.js · line 3790
const pdfUrl = `https://arxiv.org/pdf/${arxivId}`;
export.arxiv.orgcontent/scripts/zotarxiv.js · line 5076
const url = `https://export.arxiv.org/api/query?id_list=${encodeURIComponent(arxivId)}&max_results=1`;
scholar.google.comcontent/scripts/zotarxiv.js · line 10734
return `https://scholar.google.com/scholar?as_q=&as_epq=${encodeURIComponent(title)}&as_occt=title` + (authorQ ? `&as_sauthors=${authorQ}` : "") + `&as_sdt=1.&as_sdtp=on&as_sdtf=&as_sdts=22&`;
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 5 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Other programs on this computer can change your library through itlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/zotarxiv.js · line 129

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/zotarxiv.js · line 85

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
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 needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 18 Aug 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: 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

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. 4 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (3)
arxiv.orgexport.arxiv.orgscholar.google.com
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Evidence · file and line
arxiv.orgcontent/scripts/zotarxiv.js · line 3790
const pdfUrl = `https://arxiv.org/pdf/${arxivId}`;
export.arxiv.orgcontent/scripts/zotarxiv.js · line 5076
const url = `https://export.arxiv.org/api/query?id_list=${encodeURIComponent(arxivId)}&max_results=1`;
scholar.google.comcontent/scripts/zotarxiv.js · line 10734
return `https://scholar.google.com/scholar?as_q=&as_epq=${encodeURIComponent(title)}&as_occt=title` + (authorQ ? `&as_sauthors=${authorQ}` : "") + `&as_sdt=1.&as_sdtp=on&as_sdtf=&as_sdts=22&`;

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