Plugins / Citing & writing

Journal Impact Ranking

by alvaroaguado3 · github.com/alvaroaguado3/journal-ranking-zotero-plugin

Automatically fetch and append journal impact metrics (Impact Factor, H-Index) from OpenAlex to bibliography entries in Zotero

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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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DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
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ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
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MIT
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Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.0.0, released 9 Mar 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 8.
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 alvaroaguado3 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from alvaroaguado/journal-ranking-zotero-plugin on GitHubThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify3 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgwww.scimagojr.com
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgcontent/sjr.js · line 256
const searchUrl = `https://api.crossref.org/journals?query=${encodeURIComponent(journalName)}`;
api.openalex.orgcontent/sjr.js · line 182
const searchUrl = `https://api.openalex.org/sources?search=${encodeURIComponent(journalName)}`;
www.scimagojr.comcontent/sjr.js · line 88
const searchUrl = `https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=${encodeURIComponent(journalName)}&tip=sid`;
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 8 · 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 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 8Detected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 9 Mar 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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What it does

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What you'll need

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  • Zotero 8Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgwww.scimagojr.com
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgcontent/sjr.js · line 256
const searchUrl = `https://api.crossref.org/journals?query=${encodeURIComponent(journalName)}`;
api.openalex.orgcontent/sjr.js · line 182
const searchUrl = `https://api.openalex.org/sources?search=${encodeURIComponent(journalName)}`;
www.scimagojr.comcontent/sjr.js · line 88
const searchUrl = `https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=${encodeURIComponent(journalName)}&tip=sid`;

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Install Journal Impact Ranking
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.0.xpi · 0.01 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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