An early scaffold for an AI assistant in the PDF reader that would chat about the open paper through an LLM gateway.
Zotero AI Agent has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it runs code other programs on this computer send it. It works with Zotero 7, not the current Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.
Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 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.
14
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
19
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
2
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
A+ABBC
because it runs code other programs on this computer send it
Next rung: A, once every finding in the code comes out low.
Applies to v0.7.7, released 2 Nov 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
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 cantikapf 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 identify4 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgapi.datacite.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgbootstrap.js · line 128
var CROSSREF = "https://api.crossref.org/works";
api.datacite.orgbootstrap.js · line 129
var DATACITE = "https://api.datacite.org/dois";
Powerful capabilitiesRuns code other programs on this computer send it, and 4 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Runs code other programs on this computer send it
Low concern (3)
Stores API keys or passwordsRuns code it assembles while runningWorks with files on your computer
Not a concern (1)
Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Where we found it
Runs code other programs on this computer send itbootstrap.js · line 715
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · not 9, 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
An early scaffold for an AI assistant in the PDF reader that would chat about the open paper through an LLM gateway. Plans include a read-only local bridge for external agents and export to Obsidian via ZotLit.
Its developer says it is not yet a working plugin. It is aimed at people who want a lightweight AI reading assistant with Obsidian notes.
What you'll need
Detected automatically
Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10
Where your data goes
We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 2 groups.
Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgapi.datacite.orgdoi.orgnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgbootstrap.js · line 128
var CROSSREF = "https://api.crossref.org/works";
api.datacite.orgbootstrap.js · line 129
var DATACITE = "https://api.datacite.org/dois";
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