Generates three AI summaries per item: limitations the authors state, possible follow-up research ideas, and an overview of the paper.
Idea for Zotero has Atlas grade B (use with care) because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control, and 2 more findings. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.
Downloads a .xpi file (0.07 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.
3
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
3
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
1
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
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
A+ABBC
because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control, and 2 more findings
Next rung: A, once every finding in the code comes out low.
Applies to v0.1.0, released 28 Sep 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
文
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 transparencyUpdates are set to come from an address someone else could controlThe developer uploaded the release file from the Yezery account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
Updates are set to come from your-account/idea-for-zotero on GitHub, which doesn't exist or isn't public: if the owner of "your-account" 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.
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (2)
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)
Low concern (2)
Stores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computer
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/ideaforzotero.js · line 140
zotero://plugin. zotero-plugin-toolkit removed this link in version 6.0.0; this plugin is built with an older version
Generates three AI summaries per item: limitations the authors state, possible follow-up research ideas, and an overview of the paper. Results go into item columns.
Quickly scanning gaps and next steps across many papers. Uses indexed PDF text, or the abstract if there is none, with an OpenAI-compatible API key and model you choose.
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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. 1 address in 1 group.
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