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Citation Graph for Zotero

by Jajaho · github.com/Jajaho/zotero-citation-graph

A force-directed citation graph for your Zotero library — offline by default, FOSS, and native to Zotero.

Citing & writingOrganising & tags
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
18
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.72.3, 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the Jajaho 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 goesOnly contacts services we could identify5 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (4)
api.openalex.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.arxiv.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.doi.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.openalex.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.
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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 10, 11 beta · not 9Updates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 14 Sep 20262 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: German and 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 key for some featuresWorks without one: Graph with keyless OpenAlex access. Needs a key (OpenAlex): OpenAlex key for higher daily allowance.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 5 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (4)
api.openalex.orgnamed in its codearxiv.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgnamed in its codeopenalex.orgnamed in its code
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services

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Install Citation Graph for Zotero
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.72.3.xpi · 0.4 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures