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Better Find Full Text

by ppavlidis · github.com/ppavlidis/better-find-full-text

Zotero plugin: smarter full-text fetching with auto-merge of Connector duplicates

Reading & PDFsOrganising & tags
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
449
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 v1.3.0, released 11 Sep 2026Code checked · in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026 it did something its card didn't describe
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 identify12 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (10)
citation-needed.springer.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.doi.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.europepmc.orgidp.nature.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.image-ppubs.uspto.govpatents.google.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.govnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.www.ebi.ac.ukwww.nature.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Zotero (2)
Zotero lookup servicesservices.zotero.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Where we found it
doi.orgbetter-find-full-text.js · line 669
const rawUrl = url || (effectiveDoi ? `https://doi.org/${effectiveDoi}` : null);
europepmc.orgbetter-find-full-text.js · line 1132
const pdfUrl = `https://europepmc.org/articles/${ids.pmcid}?pdf=render`;
image-ppubs.uspto.govbetter-find-full-text.js · line 1283
const usptoUrl = `https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/${digits}`;
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computer, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Other programs on this computer can change your library through itlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 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 11 Sep 20261 contributor
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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. 12 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (10)
citation-needed.springer.comseen when we ran itdoi.orgseen when we ran iteuropepmc.orgidp.nature.comseen when we ran itimage-ppubs.uspto.govpatents.google.comnamed in its codepmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.govnamed in its codewww.ebi.ac.ukwww.nature.comseen when we ran itwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Zotero (2)
Zotero lookup servicesservices.zotero.orgseen when we ran it
Evidence · file and line
doi.orgbetter-find-full-text.js · line 669
const rawUrl = url || (effectiveDoi ? `https://doi.org/${effectiveDoi}` : null);
europepmc.orgbetter-find-full-text.js · line 1132
const pdfUrl = `https://europepmc.org/articles/${ids.pmcid}?pdf=render`;
image-ppubs.uspto.govbetter-find-full-text.js · line 1283
const usptoUrl = `https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/${digits}`;

Forks and alternatives

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Install Better Find Full Text
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.3.0.xpi · 0.02 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