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Causal Map for Zotero

by stevepowell99 · github.com/stevepowell99/causalmap-zotero

Zotero plugin: turn a Zotero item into a Causal Map project and code it.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.00 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts a server on a hosting platform: ltonrdstoclpnhefgmtz.supabase.co
Applies to v0.4.5, released 15 Jun 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
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 goesContacts a server on a hosting platform: ltonrdstoclpnhefgmtz.supabase.co1 address in 1 group.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Cloud functions (1)
ltonrdstoclpnhefgmtz.supabase.coseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Where we found it
ltonrdstoclpnhefgmtz.supabase.cosrc/causalmap.js · line 8
FUNCTION_URL: 'https://ltonrdstoclpnhefgmtz.supabase.co/functions/v1/zotero',
Powerful capabilitiesNo powerful capabilities foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9 · not 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 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 15 Jun 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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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

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  • An API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Causal Map (app.causalmap.app)). What needs it: A free Causal Map account (sign in or sign up in the browser and approve the pairing) is needed to create and code the map.
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: contacts a server on a hosting platform: ltonrdstoclpnhefgmtz.supabase.co. 1 address in 1 group.

Cloud functions (1)
ltonrdstoclpnhefgmtz.supabase.coseen when we ran it
Evidence · file and line
ltonrdstoclpnhefgmtz.supabase.cosrc/causalmap.js · line 8
FUNCTION_URL: 'https://ltonrdstoclpnhefgmtz.supabase.co/functions/v1/zotero',

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Before you install: It contacts a server on a hosting platform: ltonrdstoclpnhefgmtz.supabase.co.Read the finding