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Zotero Citation Map

by AlessMor · github.com/AlessMor/zotero-citation-map

Citation and reference metrics with an interactive citation-network graph for Zotero 9.

Citing & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
16
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
256
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
NOASSERTION
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because its release file was replaced after publication
Applies to v0.5.3, released 2 Aug 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 9.
Another plugin uses the same ID2 other plugins share this add-on ID. Zotero can only install one of them.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyRelease file replaced after publicationThe release was created by an automated GitHub workflow, but this file was uploaded afterwards from the AlessMor account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version, but Zotero won't install it as an update: the file doesn't match the fingerprint the update address gives
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify10 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (9)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.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.api.opencitations.netseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.api.semanticscholar.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.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.inspirehep.netopenalex.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.opencitations.netseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.www.semanticscholar.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
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/citationmap.js · line 3670
`https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`,
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/scripts/citationmap.js · line 4444
`https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/batch?fields=${encodeURIComponent(BASIC_FIELDS)}`,
inspirehep.netcontent/scripts/citationmap.js · line 2478
return `https://inspirehep.net/literature/${encodeURIComponent(providerWorkID)}`;
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 2 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.Keeps its own database filelowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9 · not 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 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 2 Aug 20263 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
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Crossref, OpenCitations, INSPIRE and Semantic Scholar providers. Needs a key (OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar): OpenAlex (required for that provider) and Semantic Scholar (optional).
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 10 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (9)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itapi.openalex.orgnamed in its codeapi.opencitations.netseen when we ran itapi.semanticscholar.orgseen when we ran itdoi.orgnamed in its codeinspirehep.netopenalex.orgnamed in its codeopencitations.netseen when we ran itwww.semanticscholar.orgnamed in its code
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/citationmap.js · line 3670
`https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`,
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/scripts/citationmap.js · line 4444
`https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/batch?fields=${encodeURIComponent(BASIC_FIELDS)}`,
inspirehep.netcontent/scripts/citationmap.js · line 2478
return `https://inspirehep.net/literature/${encodeURIComponent(providerWorkID)}`;

Forks and alternatives

2 other plugins use the same ID as this one. Every Zotero plugin carries an ID, a name tag Zotero uses to tell plugins apart. These 3 plugins carry the same one, because people copied Zotero Citation Map to make their own versions and kept its ID.Show what this means
  • You can only have one. Zotero sees them as the same plugin.
  • Installing another replaces it. If you install one of the others, it takes this one's place.
  • Check what you install. Several share this plugin's name, so make sure the file comes from the one you meant.
Zotero Citation Map · this pluginAlessMor/zotero-citation-mapBUse with care2562 Aug 2026
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2 listed forks.

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