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DeepRead

by solsongli · github.com/solsongli/deepread

AI deep reading in the PDF reader: margin cards with per-paragraph summaries and explanations.

DeepRead has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it launches programs on your computer. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.7 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
In useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.
120
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
217
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
18
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
4
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 launches programs on your computer
Applies to v1.4.0, released 5 Nov 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
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 solsongli 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 identify11 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (9)
Claude Code (Anthropic)Codex CLI (OpenAI)api.deepseek.comapi.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.api.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.ark.cn-beijing.volces.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.open.bigmodel.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.openrouter.ainamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.net
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comcontent/preferences.js · line 8
deepseek: ["https://api.deepseek.com/v1", "deepseek-chat"],
mineru.netcontent/scripts/services/parser.js · line 130
const raw = String(DeepRead.prefs.get("parser.mineruBaseURL") || "https://mineru.net").trim();
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 4 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Launches programs on your computer
Low concern (4)
Uses the clipboardStores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computerKeeps its own database file
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/services/agentRunner.js · line 227

Runs Claude Code with file edits accepted automatically

const { Subprocess } = ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs");
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 5 Nov 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: 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

Written by AI from the README

AI deep reading in the PDF reader: margin cards with per-paragraph summaries and explanations. It also has hover translation, an outline bar, figure cards and questions tied to the source text. You supply your own API keys for the AI service.

Reading a difficult paper in a second language usually means switching between the PDF and a chatbot. This keeps explanations and translations beside each paragraph. Its interface is mainly in Chinese.

What you'll need

Detected automatically

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 11 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (9)
Claude Code (Anthropic)Codex CLI (OpenAI)api.deepseek.comapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeark.cn-beijing.volces.comnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codeopen.bigmodel.cnnamed in its codeopenrouter.ainamed in its code
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.net
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comcontent/preferences.js · line 8
deepseek: ["https://api.deepseek.com/v1", "deepseek-chat"],
mineru.netcontent/scripts/services/parser.js · line 130
const raw = String(DeepRead.prefs.get("parser.mineruBaseURL") || "https://mineru.net").trim();

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Before you install: It launches programs on your computer.Read the finding
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