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Zotero Metadata Repair

by josesiqueira · github.com/josesiqueira/zotero-meta-data-repair

Right-click metadata repair for Zotero 7/8/9: DOI-first lookup with a guarded fuzzy fallback, an approve-per-field diff, and a report of items missing core fields.

Import & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 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.
8
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MPL-2.0
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.1.2, released 16 Sep 2026Code checked · in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026 it did something its card didn't describe
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 josesiqueira 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)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.api.openalex.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.doi.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwordsLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow 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 16 Sep 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

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: Crossref lookup (keyless, the default). Needs a key (OpenAlex): OpenAlex lookup needs a free OpenAlex API key.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itapi.openalex.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgseen when we ran it
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services

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Install Zotero Metadata Repair
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.2.xpi · 0.04 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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