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Kanzi

by UtkuBilenDemir · github.com/UtkuBilenDemir/kanzi

A simple tool to transfer highlights from kindle (from the physical .txt file) to the corresponding Zotero entries.

Reading & PDFs
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.06 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because it opens Zotero's database file directly
Applies to v0.7.0, released 24 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 UtkuBilenDemir 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 goesContacts the developer's server: annotation.utkubilen.de1 address in 1 group.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Developer's servers (1)
annotation.utkubilen.de
Where we found it
annotation.utkubilen.demanager.html · line 187
const response = await fetch("https://annotation.utkubilen.de/register", {method: "POST"});
Powerful capabilitiesOpens Zotero's database file directly, and 3 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Opens Zotero's database file directlyhighHigh concern: a serious problem.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Opens Zotero's database file directlyruntime/src/kindle_zotero_importer/zotero_index.py · line 44
with sqlite3.connect(db_uri, uri=True) as connection:
Launches programs on your computerbootstrap.js · line 529
if (!Zotero.Utilities || !Zotero.Utilities.Internal || !Zotero.Utilities.Internal.exec) {
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
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MaintenanceActive · last release 24 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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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

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: contacts the developer's server: annotation.utkubilen.de. 1 address in 1 group.

Developer's servers (1)
annotation.utkubilen.de
Evidence · file and line
annotation.utkubilen.demanager.html · line 187
const response = await fetch("https://annotation.utkubilen.de/register", {method: "POST"});

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install Kanzi
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itIt opens Zotero's database file directly.
Better-graded plugins for the same jobA+NoteroA+Bionic for ZoteroA+ZotLit
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