Plugins / Reading & PDFs

Zotero Break PDF

by Shuenhoy · github.com/Shuenhoy/zotero-break-pdf

Zotero Break PDF

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.05 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.
76
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it run code without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)
Applies to v0.2.2, released 24 Apr 2023Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
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 Shuenhoy 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 version 0.2.2, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
Where your data goesNo web requests foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
No further detail for this area yet.
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it run code without asking you, and 1 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it run code without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)highHigh concern: a serious problem.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it run code with…chrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 126

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
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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MaintenanceDormant · last release 24 Apr 20231 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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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: no web requests found.

Forks and alternatives

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Install Zotero Break PDF
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it run code without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit).
Better-graded plugins for the same jobA+NoteroA+Bionic for ZoteroA+ZotLit
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