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ZotFetch

by fdossi · github.com/fdossi/zotfetch

ZotFetch: Batch PDF downloader plugin for Zotero 8

Reading & PDFsImport & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
3
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
99
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
Applies to v1.5.0, released 13 Apr 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 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 fdossi 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 is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify10 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (9)
api.core.ac.ukapi.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgapi.unpaywall.orgarxiv.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.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.europepmc.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.www.ebi.ac.uk
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Where we found it
api.core.ac.ukchrome/content/source-resolvers.mjs · line 321
const url = `https://api.core.ac.uk/v3/search/works?q=${q}&fields=downloadUrl,fullTextLink,links&limit=3`;
api.crossref.orgchrome/content/fetch.mjs · line 730
let queryURL = `https://api.crossref.org/works?query.title=${encodeURIComponent(title)}`;
api.openalex.orgchrome/content/source-resolvers.mjs · line 249
const url = `https://api.openalex.org/works/https://doi.org/${encodeURI(ids.doi)}?select=open_access,best_oa_location&mailto=${encodeURIComponent(email)}`;
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow 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 · 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 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 13 Apr 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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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: Open-access lookups via Unpaywall, Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, Europe PMC and arXiv, plus an optional institutional proxy. Needs a key (CORE (core.ac.uk)): CORE needs a free API key (recommended); Unpaywall/OpenAlex/Crossref ask for an email address, which is not a key.
  • Zotero 8Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 10 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (9)
api.core.ac.ukapi.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgapi.unpaywall.orgarxiv.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgnamed in its codeeuropepmc.orgnamed in its codewww.ebi.ac.uk
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Evidence · file and line
api.core.ac.ukchrome/content/source-resolvers.mjs · line 321
const url = `https://api.core.ac.uk/v3/search/works?q=${q}&fields=downloadUrl,fullTextLink,links&limit=3`;
api.crossref.orgchrome/content/fetch.mjs · line 730
let queryURL = `https://api.crossref.org/works?query.title=${encodeURIComponent(title)}`;
api.openalex.orgchrome/content/source-resolvers.mjs · line 249
const url = `https://api.openalex.org/works/https://doi.org/${encodeURI(ids.doi)}?select=open_access,best_oa_location&mailto=${encodeURIComponent(email)}`;

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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The developer's response

The developer hasn't responded. Developers can reply here, and their reply sits next to our findings.I'm the developer
Install ZotFetch
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.5.0.xpi · 0.2 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