Plugins

OpenAlex Work ID

by mtillman14 · github.com/mtillman14/open-alex-work-id

Get the OpenAlex work ID by right clicking an item in Zotero

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.00 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
5
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
116
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
6
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
GPL-3.0
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v2.0, released 17 Sep 2025Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
Fork of zotero/make-it-redA copy of another listed plugin, changed by someone else.
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 mtillman14 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is copied from Zotero's sample plugin
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify2 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (2)
api.openalex.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Where we found it
api.openalex.orgopen-alex-work-id.js · line 206
full_api_url = `https://api.openalex.org/works/${doi}`
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 · 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 needZotero 7Detected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 17 Sep 20256 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
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 2 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (2)
api.openalex.orgdoi.orgnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.openalex.orgopen-alex-work-id.js · line 206
full_api_url = `https://api.openalex.org/works/${doi}`

Forks and alternatives

Fork of zotero/make-it-red.

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The developer's response

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Install OpenAlex Work ID
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v2.0.xpi · 0.00 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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