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ZotURead

by 018 · github.com/018/zoturead

今日优读（http://uread.today/），主要搭建一个知识平台以及读书辅助工具，提供书籍搜索，中图分类和学科搜索。

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.8 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
35
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
3,014
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
Apache-2.0
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because it downloads and runs code
Applies to v3.0.2, released 27 Dec 2023Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
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 018 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code. 1 code file couldn't be parsed and was only scanned for known patternsUnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers version 3.0.1, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
Where your data goesContacts a developer's server: api.uread.today9 addresses in 4 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Developer's servers (1)
api.uread.today
Scholarly services (2)
book.ucdrs.superlib.netkns.cnki.net
Apps you connect (5)
dx.3.cnproduct.dangdang.comsearch.dangdang.comsearch.jd.comweread.qq.com
Code hosting (1)
github.com
Where we found it
api.uread.todayzoturead-tools.js · line 52
Zotero.HTTP.doGet(`http://api.uread.today/master/anon/book/get?isbn=${isbn}`, function (request) {
book.ucdrs.superlib.netzoturead-searcher.js · line 7
superlib: 'http://book.ucdrs.superlib.net/search?sw={query}&allsw=&bCon=&ecode=utf-8&channel=search&Field=all',
kns.cnki.netzoturead-tools.js · line 1107
let url0 = 'https://kns.cnki.net/kcms/detail/block/refcount.aspx?dbcode=' + dbcode[1].replace(/\d*/g, '') + '&filename=' + filename[1]
Powerful capabilitiesDownloads and runs code, and 7 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Downloads and runs codehighHigh concern: a serious problem.Adds Zotero translators it downloadsmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Sends your text or keys unencrypted (http://) to api.uread.today, book.ucdrs.superlib.net and product.dangdang.commediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Opens files or links with your system's own appslowLow concern.
Where we found it
Downloads and runs codezoturead-tools.js · line 189
eval(doc2.responseText)
Adds Zotero translators it downloadszoturead-plugin.js · line 8
Zotero.Translators.reinit()
Sends your text or keys unencrypted (http://) to api.uread.today, bo…zoturead-tools.js · line 52

Only lookups, such as a DOI, to search.dangdang.com; anyone on the network in between can read it

Zotero.HTTP.doGet(`http://api.uread.today/master/anon/book/get?isbn=${isbn}`, function (request) {
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · not 9, 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 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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.
MaintenanceDormant · last release 27 Dec 20231 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: English and Chinese
No further detail for this area yet.
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: Book search, classification and lookup through uread.today and bookstore searches. Needs a key (Tinify): Tinify image compression key for the image manager feature.
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: contacts a developer's server: api.uread.today. 9 addresses in 4 groups.

Developer's servers (1)
api.uread.today
Scholarly services (2)
book.ucdrs.superlib.netkns.cnki.net
Apps you connect (5)
dx.3.cnproduct.dangdang.comsearch.dangdang.comsearch.jd.comweread.qq.com
Code hosting (1)
github.com
Evidence · file and line
api.uread.todayzoturead-tools.js · line 52
Zotero.HTTP.doGet(`http://api.uread.today/master/anon/book/get?isbn=${isbn}`, function (request) {
book.ucdrs.superlib.netzoturead-searcher.js · line 7
superlib: 'http://book.ucdrs.superlib.net/search?sw={query}&allsw=&bCon=&ecode=utf-8&channel=search&Field=all',
kns.cnki.netzoturead-tools.js · line 1107
let url0 = 'https://kns.cnki.net/kcms/detail/block/refcount.aspx?dbcode=' + dbcode[1].replace(/\d*/g, '') + '&filename=' + filename[1]

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