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MarginMind

by vastronghq · github.com/vastronghq/MarginMind

Zotero plugin for discussing papers with AI in the sidebar. Select text to invoke explanation, critique, translation, and more. Zotero 侧边栏 AI 助手，基于文献上下文进行对话，支持划词快捷操作（解释/批判/翻译/要点归纳）、PDF 转 Markdown 解析、以及将 AI 回复保存为 PDF 注释

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesTranslation
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Downloads a .xpi file (3.2 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
4
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
2,036
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 a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v1.3.3, released 24 Aug 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, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify19 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (18)
api-inference.modelscope.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.api.anthropic.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.cohere.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.api.deepseek.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.groq.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.longcat.chatnamed 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.minimax.chatnamed 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.mistral.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.api.moonshot.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.api.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.perplexity.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.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.api.together.xyznamed 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.generativelanguage.googleapis.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.ai
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.net
Where we found it
openrouter.aicontent/scripts/marginmind.js · line 6217
openrouter: "https://openrouter.ai/api/v1",
mineru.netcontent/scripts/ui.js · line 30774
Zotero.launchURL("https://mineru.net/apiManage/token");
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 5 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Keeps its own database filelowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/marginmind.js · line 2049

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/marginmind.js · line 2005

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 24 Aug 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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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 (OpenRouter, any OpenAI-compatible provider and MinerU). What needs it: The AI chat; default provider is OpenRouter and the key is empty by default (MinerU PDF parsing needs a separate token).

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 19 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (18)
api-inference.modelscope.cnnamed in its codeapi.anthropic.comnamed in its codeapi.cohere.ainamed in its codeapi.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.groq.comnamed in its codeapi.longcat.chatnamed in its codeapi.minimax.chatnamed in its codeapi.mistral.ainamed in its codeapi.moonshot.cnnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.perplexity.ainamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeapi.together.xyznamed in its codeark.cn-beijing.volces.comnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codegenerativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its codeopen.bigmodel.cnnamed in its codeopenrouter.ai
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.net
Evidence · file and line
openrouter.aicontent/scripts/marginmind.js · line 6217
openrouter: "https://openrouter.ai/api/v1",
mineru.netcontent/scripts/ui.js · line 30774
Zotero.launchURL("https://mineru.net/apiManage/token");

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install MarginMind
BUse with care
Before you install: A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding.Read the finding
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