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Readwise Sync

by seanlawsonphd · github.com/seanlawsonphd/readwise2zotero

A plugin for Zotero that syncs Readwise highlights into a collection in your library.

Reading & PDFsOrganising & tagsImport & metadataFiles, sync & backupAI & summaries
View source
Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
3
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.8.4, released 3 Jul 2026Code checked · in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026 it did something its card didn't describe
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 seanlawsonphd 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 identify12 addresses in 5 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (3)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.com
Scholarly services (4)
citation-needed.springer.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.idp.nature.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.openlibrary.orgwww.nature.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Apps you connect (3)
read.readwise.ioreadwise.iowww.amazon.com
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
On your computer (1)
localhost
Where we found it
api.anthropic.comreadwise-sync.js · line 1193
"https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages", {
api.openai.comreadwise-sync.js · line 1052
baseUrl: "https://api.openai.com/v1" };
generativelanguage.googleapis.comreadwise-sync.js · line 1059
baseUrl: "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai" };
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwordsLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 3 Jul 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
  • An API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Readwise). What needs it: Readwise access token, needed for the main sync; AI enrichment keys are optional extras.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 12 addresses in 5 groups.

AI services (3)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.com
Scholarly services (4)
citation-needed.springer.comseen when we ran itidp.nature.comseen when we ran itopenlibrary.orgwww.nature.comseen when we ran it
Apps you connect (3)
read.readwise.ioreadwise.iowww.amazon.com
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
On your computer (1)
localhost
Evidence · file and line
api.anthropic.comreadwise-sync.js · line 1193
"https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages", {
api.openai.comreadwise-sync.js · line 1052
baseUrl: "https://api.openai.com/v1" };
generativelanguage.googleapis.comreadwise-sync.js · line 1059
baseUrl: "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai" };

Forks and alternatives

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Install Readwise Sync
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.8.4.xpi · 0.02 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