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Breeze

by zeyu42 · github.com/zeyu42/breeze

A Zotero plugin that uses LLMs to summarize your research interests from your library and filter RSS feed articles by relevance.

AI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 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.
10
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control
Applies to v1.0.0, released 9 Mar 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 transparencyUpdates are set to come from an address someone else could controlThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
Updates are set to come from example/zotero-breeze on GitHub, which doesn't exist or isn't public: if the owner of "example" published an update there, Zotero would install itThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.openai.com
Where we found it
api.openai.comcontent/breeze.js · line 567
let apiUrl = this.getPref('apiUrl') || 'https://api.openai.com/v1';
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.Works with files on your computerlowLow 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
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 9 Mar 20261 contributor
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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 keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI and any OpenAI-compatible provider). What needs it: Both features (interest summary and RSS filtering) call an OpenAI-compatible LLM API.
  • Zotero 7, 8Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.

AI services (1)
api.openai.com
Evidence · file and line
api.openai.comcontent/breeze.js · line 567
let apiUrl = this.getPref('apiUrl') || 'https://api.openai.com/v1';

Forks and alternatives

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