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Zotero Citation Graph

by situkangsayur · github.com/situkangsayur/zotero-graphanalysis-plugin

Analyse the citation network of a collection -- clusters, central works, main path and shared references you don't have yet -- from OpenAlex data, with an interactive report. No AI involved.

Citing & writingAI & summariesOrganising & tags
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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.
4
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.1.1, released 13 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 goesIts code only names services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (1)
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.
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computer, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow concern.
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 needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 13 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface 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

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: Everything works with OpenAlex keyless; no account needed. Needs a key (OpenAlex): An optional OpenAlex API key (for higher rate allowance).

Where your data goes

We found: its code only names services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.

Scholarly services (1)
api.openalex.orgnamed in its code

Forks and alternatives

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Install Zotero Citation Graph
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.1.xpi · 0.1 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