Plugins / Reading & PDFs

PaperPet

by howarddong711 · github.com/howarddong711/PaperPet

A quiet desktop reading companion for Zotero.

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Downloads a .xpi file (1.3 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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None stated
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.4.1, released 15 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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 howarddong711 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 repositoryZotero will update it to version 0.5.0 from howarddong711/PaperPet on GitHub (rated: Few concerns found)
Where your data goesNo web requests foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computer, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Keeps its own database filelowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 15 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
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What it does

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What you'll need

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Where your data goes

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Install PaperPet
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.4.1.xpi · 1.3 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures