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Zotero CCF Rank

by ZBigFish · github.com/ZBigFish/zotero-ccf-rank

Zotero plugin: identify the CCF rank and the 中科院分区 of a paper, and show a one-line summary in a column. 自动识别论文的 CCF 分区与中科院分区。

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
88
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts a server on a hosting platform: dblp.timetrap.workers.dev, and 2 more findings
Applies to v1.0.1, released 14 Sep 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, 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: dblp.timetrap.workers.dev2 addresses in 2 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Cloud functions (1)
dblp.timetrap.workers.devseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Scholarly services (1)
www.letpub.com.cnseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Where we found it
dblp.timetrap.workers.devchrome/content/scripts/ccfrank.js · line 8477
var DEFAULT_DBLP_ENDPOINT = "https://dblp.timetrap.workers.dev/";
www.letpub.com.cnchrome/content/scripts/ccfrank.js · line 9101
var LETPUB_BASE = "https://www.letpub.com.cn/index.php";
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 1 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…chrome/content/scripts/ccfrank.js · line 566

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptchrome/content/scripts/ccfrank.js · line 522

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, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 14 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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What it does

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What you'll need

Detected automatically

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: contacts a server on a hosting platform: dblp.timetrap.workers.dev. 2 addresses in 2 groups.

Cloud functions (1)
dblp.timetrap.workers.devseen when we ran it
Scholarly services (1)
www.letpub.com.cnseen when we ran it
Evidence · file and line
dblp.timetrap.workers.devchrome/content/scripts/ccfrank.js · line 8477
var DEFAULT_DBLP_ENDPOINT = "https://dblp.timetrap.workers.dev/";
www.letpub.com.cnchrome/content/scripts/ccfrank.js · line 9101
var LETPUB_BASE = "https://www.letpub.com.cn/index.php";

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