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ZotRadar

by poesein · github.com/poesein/ZotRadar

ZotRadar native Dashboard with papers, subscriptions, scoring, feedback, system diagnostics, and legacy migration.

AI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
11
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 v5.4.1, released 23 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the poesein 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 identify12 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (5)
api.anthropic.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.deepseek.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.openai.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.dashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.generativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Scholarly services (6)
api.openalex.orgdoi.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.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.scholar.google.comnamed 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.easyscholar.ccwww.ebi.ac.uk
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
api.openalex.orgcontent/scripts/journal.js · line 32
async function openAlex(journal){try{const url='https://api.openalex.org/sources?search='+encodeURIComponent(journal)+'&per-page=1';const x=await Zotero.HTTP.request('GET',url,{responseType:'text',t
www.easyscholar.cccontent/scripts/journal.js · line 29
();if(!key)return{ok:false,error:'easyScholar key is not configured'};const url='https://www.easyscholar.cc/open/getPublicationRank?secretKey='+encodeURIComponent(key)+'&publicationName='+encodeURICom
www.ebi.ac.ukcontent/scripts/feeds.js · line 39
eSize=Math.min(1000,Number(maxItems||feed.max_items||100)),url=String(feed.url||'https://www.ebi.ac.uk/europepmc/webservices/rest/search')+'?query='+encodeURIComponent(feed.query||'')+'&format=json&re
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 5 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Keeps its own database filelowLow concern.Other programs on this computer can change your library through itlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 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 23 Sep 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface: English and Chinese
No further detail for this area yet.
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: Local Ollama (the default model provider). Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Google Gemini, Alibaba Qwen (DashScope) and EasyScholar): Cloud model providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepSeek, Gemini, Qwen) need an API key; journal ranking needs an easyScholar key.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 12 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (5)
api.anthropic.comnamed in its codeapi.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codegenerativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its code
Scholarly services (6)
api.openalex.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codepubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govnamed in its codescholar.google.comnamed in its codewww.easyscholar.ccwww.ebi.ac.uk
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
api.openalex.orgcontent/scripts/journal.js · line 32
async function openAlex(journal){try{const url='https://api.openalex.org/sources?search='+encodeURIComponent(journal)+'&per-page=1';const x=await Zotero.HTTP.request('GET',url,{responseType:'text',t
www.easyscholar.cccontent/scripts/journal.js · line 29
();if(!key)return{ok:false,error:'easyScholar key is not configured'};const url='https://www.easyscholar.cc/open/getPublicationRank?secretKey='+encodeURIComponent(key)+'&publicationName='+encodeURICom
www.ebi.ac.ukcontent/scripts/feeds.js · line 39
eSize=Math.min(1000,Number(maxItems||feed.max_items||100)),url=String(feed.url||'https://www.ebi.ac.uk/europepmc/webservices/rest/search')+'?query='+encodeURIComponent(feed.query||'')+'&format=json&re

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install ZotRadar
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v5.4.1.xpi · 0.4 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