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Citation Tally

by daeh · github.com/daeh/zotero-citation-tally

Plugin that tallies citation counts for Zotero items.

Citing & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.07 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
134
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
22,251
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.0.18, released 19 Aug 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 daeh 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 identify4 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (4)
api.crossref.orgapi.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.doi.orginspirehep.net
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/citationtally.js · line 5238
const primary = await attempt(`https://api.crossref.org/works/${edoi}/transform/application/${style2}`, {
doi.orgcontent/scripts/citationtally.js · line 5245
outcome = await attempt(`https://doi.org/${edoi}`, {
inspirehep.netcontent/scripts/citationtally.js · line 5288
const url = `https://inspirehep.net/api/${type}/${encodeIdentifierPath(lookupId)}`;
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 2 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.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/citationtally.js · line 129

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/citationtally.js · line 85

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 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 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 19 Aug 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
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
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Crossref (default first) and INSPIRE. Needs a key (Semantic Scholar): Semantic Scholar key (optional, recommended).

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (4)
api.crossref.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgnamed in its codedoi.orginspirehep.net
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgcontent/scripts/citationtally.js · line 5238
const primary = await attempt(`https://api.crossref.org/works/${edoi}/transform/application/${style2}`, {
doi.orgcontent/scripts/citationtally.js · line 5245
outcome = await attempt(`https://doi.org/${edoi}`, {
inspirehep.netcontent/scripts/citationtally.js · line 5288
const url = `https://inspirehep.net/api/${type}/${encodeIdentifierPath(lookupId)}`;

Forks and alternatives

1 listed fork.

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Install Citation Tally
BUse with care
Before you install: A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding.Read the finding
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