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Download DigiVatLib pdf

Using Zotero Plugin Template

Use case

This is a Zotero plugin (also called add-on) for downloading whole manuscripts as pdfs from DigiVatLib.

How to use

To install the plugin you have to download the .xpi-File from the releases page. A guide on how to install Zotero add-ons can be found here.

When you've done that just navigate to a DigiVatLib manuscript's page, like this one: https://digi.vatlib.it/view/MSS_Vat.lat.3225 and click the Zotero Connector Button. The plugin will ask you which pages you'd like to download from 0 (first page) to the final page. When you click "done" the download will start and the pdf will be automatically attached to the new library entry.

Known issues / Limitations

The plugin struggles with huge pdf files (like 700 pages), but works fine with samller sizes (like 250 pages). Consider downloading multiple smaller chunks and combining them into one pdf after the fact.

I don't take any responsibility for this plugin breaking your Zotero library.

Credits

Contribute / legal issues

If you have a feature request/problem or even fixed/added something yourself, please do open an issue/pull request :)

If you have legal issues with this plugin, please open an issue, too. I will get back to you asap.