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Perma Archiver

by kirinccchang · github.com/kirinccchang/zotero-perma-archiver

Zotero plugin that auto-archives URLs to perma.cc as you build your research library.

Citing & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
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Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.3.2, released 10 Apr 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8.
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 kirinccchang 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 identify2 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (1)
perma.ccnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Apps you connect (1)
api.perma.cc
Where we found it
api.perma.cccontent.js · line 20
PERMA_API : "https://api.perma.cc/v1/archives/",
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwordsLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8 · not 9, 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 10 Apr 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface 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
  • An API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Perma.cc). What needs it: A perma.cc API key is needed to archive anything.
  • Zotero 7, 8Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

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

Scholarly services (1)
perma.ccnamed in its code
Apps you connect (1)
api.perma.cc
Evidence · file and line
api.perma.cccontent.js · line 20
PERMA_API : "https://api.perma.cc/v1/archives/",

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Install Perma Archiver
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.3.2.xpi · 0.01 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