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Institutional PDF Bridge

by as-zdq · github.com/as-zdq/zotero-institutional-pdf-bridge

Configurable institutional proxy PDF lookup for Zotero

Reading & PDFs
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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7
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 v0.2.1, released 31 Jul 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
Another plugin uses the same IDOne other plugin shares 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 transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the as-zdq 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 goesIts code only names services we could identify2 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (2)
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.pubs.acs.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 capabilitiesChanges Zotero settings that aren't its own, and 3 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Changes Zotero settings that aren't its ownlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.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 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 31 Jul 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in English and ChineseInterface language not declared
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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

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: its code only names services we could identify. 2 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (2)
doi.orgnamed in its codepubs.acs.orgnamed in its code

Forks and alternatives

1 other plugin uses the same ID as this one. Every Zotero plugin carries an ID, a name tag Zotero uses to tell plugins apart. These 2 plugins carry the same one, because people copied Institutional PDF Bridge 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.
Institutional PDF Bridge · this pluginas-zdq/zotero-institutional-pdf-bridgeA+Recommended731 Jul 2026
See all 2 and how they differ →

1 listed fork.

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The developer's response

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Install Institutional PDF Bridge
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.2.1.xpi · 0.02 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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