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ZotDupe

by sorinhostiuc · github.com/sorinhostiuc/zotdupe

Find and review semantic duplicates in Zotero, including preprints, translations, cross-type records, and incomplete metadata.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.07 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.
1
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v2.4.1, released 23 Aug 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.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryZotero will update it on Zotero 9 to version 2.4.2 from sorinhostiuc/zotdupe on GitHub (rated: Few concerns found)
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify5 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (5)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgdoi.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.dx.doi.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.eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgsrc/ui/results-panel.js · line 1291
var baseUrl = 'https://api.crossref.org/works';
api.openalex.orgsrc/ui/results-panel.js · line 1181
var baseUrl = 'https://api.openalex.org/works';
eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govsrc/ui/results-panel.js · line 1222
var searchUrl = 'https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/esearch.fcgi'
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 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
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 23 Aug 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Romanian
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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. 5 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (5)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codedx.doi.orgnamed in its codeeutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgsrc/ui/results-panel.js · line 1291
var baseUrl = 'https://api.crossref.org/works';
api.openalex.orgsrc/ui/results-panel.js · line 1181
var baseUrl = 'https://api.openalex.org/works';
eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govsrc/ui/results-panel.js · line 1222
var searchUrl = 'https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/esearch.fcgi'

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Install ZotDupe
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v2.4.1.xpi · 0.07 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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