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Open PDF for Zotero

by retorquere · github.com/retorquere/zotero-open-pdf

Open PDF

Reading & PDFs
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
266
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
350,644
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
4
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v1.0.14, released 21 Aug 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 identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Apps you connect (1)
filebin.net
Where we found it
filebin.netlib.js · line 2737
const response = await fetch(`https://filebin.net/${this.key}/${this.name}`, {
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computerMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computerlib.js · line 3004
const proc = Components.classes["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(Components.interfaces.nsIProcess);
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 21 Aug 20264 contributors
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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

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

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

Apps you connect (1)
filebin.net
Evidence · file and line
filebin.netlib.js · line 2737
const response = await fetch(`https://filebin.net/${this.key}/${this.name}`, {

Forks and alternatives

1 listed fork.

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Before you install: It launches programs on your computer.Read the finding
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