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MetaRefine for Zotero

by sudip-bhujel · github.com/sudip-bhujel/zotero-metarefine

Robust metadata repair and enrichment for Zotero items, books, preprints, and PDFs.

Reading & PDFsImport & metadata
View source
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.
0
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 v0.1.25, released 15 Jun 2026Code checked · in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026 it did something its card didn't describe
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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the sudip-bhujel 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 doesn't list this add-on, so Zotero won't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify6 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (6)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.api.openalex.orgarxiv.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.export.arxiv.orgopenlibrary.org
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgbootstrap.js · line 1242
const url = `https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(identifiers.DOI)}`;
api.openalex.orgbootstrap.js · line 1317
work = await metarefineFetchJson(`https://api.openalex.org/works/https://doi.org/${encodeURIComponent(identifiers.DOI)}`);
export.arxiv.orgbootstrap.js · line 1483
const url = `https://export.arxiv.org/api/query?id_list=${encodeURIComponent(lookupID)}`;
Powerful capabilitiesNo powerful capabilities foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
No further detail for this area yet.
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 15 Jun 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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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. 6 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (6)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itapi.openalex.orgarxiv.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgseen when we ran itexport.arxiv.orgopenlibrary.org
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgbootstrap.js · line 1242
const url = `https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(identifiers.DOI)}`;
api.openalex.orgbootstrap.js · line 1317
work = await metarefineFetchJson(`https://api.openalex.org/works/https://doi.org/${encodeURIComponent(identifiers.DOI)}`);
export.arxiv.orgbootstrap.js · line 1483
const url = `https://export.arxiv.org/api/query?id_list=${encodeURIComponent(lookupID)}`;

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install MetaRefine for Zotero
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.25.xpi · 0.04 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