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Zotero Med-Impact

by digitalartificialint-cmd · github.com/digitalartificialint-cmd/Zotero-Med-Impact

Zotero 8 plugin for DOI-based citation metrics, impact tagging, and quartile (Q1–Q4) mapping from CSV directly inside your library.

Citing & writingOrganising & tagsImport & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
490
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 v0.4.18, released 6 Jun 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 8, 9.
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 digitalartificialint-cmd 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 goesOnly contacts services we could identify4 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (4)
api.clarivate.comapi.crossref.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.api.elsevier.comapi.openalex.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Where we found it
api.clarivate.comapi.js · line 10
const JCR_API_BASE = "https://api.clarivate.com/apis/wos-jcr/v1";
api.crossref.orgapi.js · line 598
const url = `https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`;
api.elsevier.comapi.js · line 11
const SCOPUS_SERIAL_TITLE_BASE = "https://api.elsevier.com/content/serial/title/issn";
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.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 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 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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 6 Jun 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

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What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Citation counts via OpenAlex/Crossref and the local CSV quartile fallback. Needs a key (Clarivate Web of Science JCR and Elsevier Scopus): Clarivate WoS/JCR metrics need a Clarivate API key; Scopus metrics need an Elsevier API key (InstToken optional).
  • Zotero 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (4)
api.clarivate.comapi.crossref.orgseen when we ran itapi.elsevier.comapi.openalex.orgseen when we ran it
Evidence · file and line
api.clarivate.comapi.js · line 10
const JCR_API_BASE = "https://api.clarivate.com/apis/wos-jcr/v1";
api.crossref.orgapi.js · line 598
const url = `https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`;
api.elsevier.comapi.js · line 11
const SCOPUS_SERIAL_TITLE_BASE = "https://api.elsevier.com/content/serial/title/issn";

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Install Zotero Med-Impact
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.4.18.xpi · 0.02 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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