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Citation Graph

by julianschelb · github.com/julianschelb/zotero-citation-graph

Zotero plugin: citation graphs of a collection, a subcollection or a single paper, from OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar reference lists

Citing & writingOrganising & tagsImport & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
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NOASSERTION
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.1.0, released 12 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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 repositoryThe update address offers this version
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.openalex.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.api.semanticscholar.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.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, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 12 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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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
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar public access. Needs a key (Semantic Scholar): Semantic Scholar API key speeds up fetching.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 2 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (2)
api.openalex.orgseen when we ran itapi.semanticscholar.orgseen when we ran it

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Install Citation Graph
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.0.xpi · 0.1 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