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Zotero Instant Cite

by sorinhostiuc · github.com/sorinhostiuc/zotero-instant-cite

Search Zotero and scholarly sources, add references, and cite them in Word or LibreOffice from one workflow.

Citing & writingImport & 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.
2
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 it changes settings in other programs or on your computer, and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.6.12, 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 transparencyMinified (compressed) 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 is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify11 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (9)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.doaj.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.eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govhudoc.echr.coe.intopenlibrary.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.publications.europa.eunamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.www.courtlistener.comwww.ebi.ac.uk
Apps you connect (1)
www.googleapis.com
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgindex.js · line 1
,pmid:o,abstract:C||void 0,isOpenAccess:!1,sources:["PubMed"]})}return n}var vt="https://api.crossref.org/works",St="[email protected]",Bo=/^10\.\d{4,}\/\S+$/;function Uo(e){let t=e.trim().replac
doaj.orgindex.js · line 1
"&&a.availability==="Open access")?.url??void 0,sources:["EuropePMC"]}})}var Cs="https://doaj.org/api/search/articles";async function tt(e){let t=Date.now(),n=Math.min(e.maxResults??20,100),r=Math.min
eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govindex.js · line 1
gi,"").replace(/<style\b[\s\S]*?<\/style>/gi,"").replace(/<[^>]+>/g," ")}var ko="https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/esearch.fcgi",$o="https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/efetch.fc
Powerful capabilitiesChanges settings in other programs or on your computer, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Changes settings in other programs or on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Changes settings in other programs or on your computerindex.js · line 105

Changes the settings of LibreOffice; adds macros or add-ins that Word runs

`)}function ui(e,t){let n=e.replace(/\\/g,"\\\\"),r=fr(t);return`
Launches programs on your computerindex.js · line 89

Programs it names include osascript, powershell

"instantcite_word_mac_result.txt");try{await IOUtils.remove(r)}catch{}try{await Zotero.Utilities.Internal.exec("/usr/bin/osascript",["-e",e])}catch{}try{let o=String(await Zotero.File.getContentsAsync
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 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Romanian
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What it does

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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. 11 addresses in 3 groups.

Scholarly services (9)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itdoaj.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codeeutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govhudoc.echr.coe.intopenlibrary.orgseen when we ran itpublications.europa.eunamed in its codewww.courtlistener.comwww.ebi.ac.uk
Apps you connect (1)
www.googleapis.com
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgindex.js · line 1
,pmid:o,abstract:C||void 0,isOpenAccess:!1,sources:["PubMed"]})}return n}var vt="https://api.crossref.org/works",St="[email protected]",Bo=/^10\.\d{4,}\/\S+$/;function Uo(e){let t=e.trim().replac
doaj.orgindex.js · line 1
"&&a.availability==="Open access")?.url??void 0,sources:["EuropePMC"]}})}var Cs="https://doaj.org/api/search/articles";async function tt(e){let t=Date.now(),n=Math.min(e.maxResults??20,100),r=Math.min
eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govindex.js · line 1
gi,"").replace(/<style\b[\s\S]*?<\/style>/gi,"").replace(/<[^>]+>/g," ")}var ko="https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/esearch.fcgi",$o="https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/efetch.fc

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