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Debug Log for Zotero

by retorquere · github.com/retorquere/zotero-debug-log

Debug Log for Zotero

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
385
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it sends data through a public relay: filebin.net
Applies to v3.0.0, released 23 Feb 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 8, 9.
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 goesSends data through a public relay: filebin.net1 address in 1 group.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Apps you connect (1)
filebin.netseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Where we found it
filebin.netbootstrap.js · line 2615
const response = await fetch(`https://filebin.net/${this.key}/${this.name}`, {
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computerLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 8, 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 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 8, 9Detected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceSlowing down · last release 23 Feb 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation language not detectedInterface language not declared
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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

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What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • Zotero 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: sends data through a public relay: filebin.net. 1 address in 1 group.

Apps you connect (1)
filebin.netseen when we ran it
Evidence · file and line
filebin.netbootstrap.js · line 2615
const response = await fetch(`https://filebin.net/${this.key}/${this.name}`, {

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Install Debug Log for Zotero
BUse with care
Before you install: It sends data through a public relay: filebin.net.Read the finding