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Orbit

by fkallmer · github.com/fkallmer/zotero-orbit

Citation counts, context and a citation graph for Zotero items

Citing & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.1 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.
4
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
NOASSERTION
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.2.22, released 25 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the fkallmer 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 identify8 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (8)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.api.openalex.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.api.semanticscholar.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.doi.orginspirehep.netopenalex.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.scholar.google.comsearch.crossref.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.
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/orbit.js · line 5971
const primary = await attempt(`https://api.crossref.org/works/${edoi}/transform/application/${style2}`, {
doi.orgcontent/scripts/orbit.js · line 5978
outcome = await attempt(`https://doi.org/${edoi}`, {
inspirehep.netcontent/scripts/orbit.js · line 6021
const url = `https://inspirehep.net/api/${type}/${encodeIdentifierPath(lookupId)}`;
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/orbit.js · line 129

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/orbit.js · line 85

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 25 Aug 20264 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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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 lookups (the default database order) and the shared anonymous Semantic Scholar pool. Needs a key (Semantic Scholar): Semantic Scholar API key (faster, fewer failures); Crossref/OpenAlex contact address is also optional.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 8 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (8)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itapi.openalex.orgseen when we ran itapi.semanticscholar.orgseen when we ran itdoi.orginspirehep.netopenalex.orgnamed in its codescholar.google.comsearch.crossref.orgnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/orbit.js · line 5971
const primary = await attempt(`https://api.crossref.org/works/${edoi}/transform/application/${style2}`, {
doi.orgcontent/scripts/orbit.js · line 5978
outcome = await attempt(`https://doi.org/${edoi}`, {
inspirehep.netcontent/scripts/orbit.js · line 6021
const url = `https://inspirehep.net/api/${type}/${encodeIdentifierPath(lookupId)}`;

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Before you install: A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding.Read the finding
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