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Zotero SciDB Downloader

by 0xc1c4da · github.com/0xc1c4da/zotero7-scidb

Zotero SciDB Downloader

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
36
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
1,724
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: sci-hub.usualwant.com, and 2 more findings
Applies to v0.0.2, released 7 Dec 2024Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
Contacts a shadow libraryUsing a site such as Sci-Hub carries legal risk in some countries.
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 goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: sci-hub.usualwant.com3 addresses in 2 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
sci-hub.usualwant.com
Scholarly services (2)
annas-archive.sesci-hub.runamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Where we found it
sci-hub.usualwant.comcontent/scripts/zoteroscidb.js · line 4005
const currentEndpoint = Zotero.Prefs.get(prefKey) || "https://sci-hub.usualwant.com/";
annas-archive.seprefs.js · line 3
pref("extensions.zotero.${addonRef}.endpoint", "https://annas-archive.se/scidb/");
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.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/zoteroscidb.js · line 143

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/zoteroscidb.js · line 89

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 7 · 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 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 7Detected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceDormant · last release 7 Dec 20241 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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What it does

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What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: contacts a server we couldn't identify: sci-hub.usualwant.com. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

Not identified (1)
sci-hub.usualwant.com
Scholarly services (2)
annas-archive.sesci-hub.runamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
sci-hub.usualwant.comcontent/scripts/zoteroscidb.js · line 4005
const currentEndpoint = Zotero.Prefs.get(prefKey) || "https://sci-hub.usualwant.com/";
annas-archive.seprefs.js · line 3
pref("extensions.zotero.${addonRef}.endpoint", "https://annas-archive.se/scidb/");

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Install Zotero SciDB Downloader
BUse with care
Before you install: It contacts a server we couldn't identify: sci-hub.usualwant.com, and 2 more findings.Read the finding