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Estravon

by tiberavonltd · github.com/tiberavonltd/estravon-plugin

Zotero plugin — extract PDF sections to Markdown, attached directly to the item

Reading & PDFsCiting & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.3 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
6
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
305
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
NOASSERTION
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts the developer's server: api.estravon.com
Applies to v0.5.1, released 4 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 micheleben 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 goesContacts the developer's server: api.estravon.com2 addresses in 2 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Developer's servers (1)
api.estravon.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
On your computer (1)
localhost
Where we found it
api.estravon.comcontent/preferences.js · line 162
let url = (urlInput ? urlInput.value : "").trim() || "https://api.estravon.com";
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
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 needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 4 Aug 20262 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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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 keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Estravon). What needs it: the default hosted backend at api.estravon.com (a self-hosted backend needs no key).

Where your data goes

We found: contacts the developer's server: api.estravon.com. 2 addresses in 2 groups.

Developer's servers (1)
api.estravon.comseen when we ran it
On your computer (1)
localhost
Evidence · file and line
api.estravon.comcontent/preferences.js · line 162
let url = (urlInput ? urlInput.value : "").trim() || "https://api.estravon.com";

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install Estravon
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Before you install: It contacts the developer's server: api.estravon.com.Read the finding
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