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ZotAgent

by ShZhao27208 · github.com/ShZhao27208/ZotAgent

Connects Codex CLI, Claude Code and OpenCode to the Zotero reader.

ZotAgent has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it launches programs on your computer. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (14 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.
100
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
100
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
8
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
Apache-2.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v0.7.2, released 29 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 ShZhao27208 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 identify3 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
Claude Code (Anthropic)Codex CLI (OpenAI)
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Launches programs on your computer
Low concern (3)
Uses the clipboardStores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computer
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computercontent/zot-agent.js · line 219

Programs it names include env, wsl

const child = Components.classes["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(Components.interfaces.nsIProcess);
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
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 29 Oct 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese and EnglishInterface language not declared
No further detail for this area yet.
We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Written by AI from the README

Connects Codex CLI, Claude Code and OpenCode to the Zotero reader. Ask about a selection, full text or screenshot, compare papers, and archive each answer as a child note. Each agent needs its own installation and login.

Lets you use agents already on your computer while reading, and keeps the discussion as notes. Supports Windows and WSL side by side.

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: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (2)
Claude Code (Anthropic)Codex CLI (OpenAI)
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1

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BUse with care
Before you install: It launches programs on your computer.Read the finding
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