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RVK Classifier

by NbtKmy · github.com/NbtKmy/zotero-rvk-classifier

Predict RVK classification notations for books using an LLM

AI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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0
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4
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v2.0.1, released 12 May 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 NbtKmy 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 identify9 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (8)
bvbr.bib-bvb.deeu04.alma.exlibrisgroup.comrvk.uni-regensburg.deservices.dnb.deservices.obvsg.atsru.hebis.desru.k10plus.deswisscovery.slsp.ch
On your computer (1)
localhost
Where we found it
bvbr.bib-bvb.deaddon/content/index.js · line 13
base: "http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:5661/bvb01sru?version=1.1&recordSchema=marcxml&operation=searchRetrieve"
eu04.alma.exlibrisgroup.comaddon/content/index.js · line 23
base: "https://eu04.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/sru/49HBZ_NETWORK?version=1.1&operation=searchRetrieve&recordSchema=marcxml"
rvk.uni-regensburg.deaddon/content/index.js · line 79
var RVK_NODE_BASE = "https://rvk.uni-regensburg.de/api_neu/json/node/";
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Sends lookups unencrypted (http://) to bvbr.bib-bvb.de and sru.hebis.delowLow concern.
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 needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 12 May 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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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: A local Ollama endpoint, which is the default. Needs a key (OpenAI and OpenRouter): Cloud LLM services such as OpenAI or OpenRouter.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 9 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (8)
bvbr.bib-bvb.deeu04.alma.exlibrisgroup.comrvk.uni-regensburg.deservices.dnb.deservices.obvsg.atsru.hebis.desru.k10plus.deswisscovery.slsp.ch
On your computer (1)
localhost
Evidence · file and line
bvbr.bib-bvb.deaddon/content/index.js · line 13
base: "http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:5661/bvb01sru?version=1.1&recordSchema=marcxml&operation=searchRetrieve"
eu04.alma.exlibrisgroup.comaddon/content/index.js · line 23
base: "https://eu04.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/sru/49HBZ_NETWORK?version=1.1&operation=searchRetrieve&recordSchema=marcxml"
rvk.uni-regensburg.deaddon/content/index.js · line 79
var RVK_NODE_BASE = "https://rvk.uni-regensburg.de/api_neu/json/node/";

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install RVK Classifier
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v2.0.1.xpi · 0.01 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