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Zotero AI Reading Studio

by Shanfu2021 · github.com/Shanfu2021/zotero-ai-reading-studio

Independent Zotero paper reading workspace with Responses chat, per-paper sessions, retrieval, translation, and online briefs.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
10
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
because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: www.alphaxiv.org, and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.7.22, released 4 Sep 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the Shanfu2021 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 goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: www.alphaxiv.org7 addresses in 2 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
www.alphaxiv.org
AI services (6)
chat.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.chatglm.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.chatgpt.comclaude.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.gemini.google.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.grok.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.
Where we found it
www.alphaxiv.orgzotero-ai-reading.js · line 582
return "https://www.alphaxiv.org" + prefix + "/abs/" + pathID +
chatgpt.comprefs.js · line 1
pref("extensions.zotero-ai-reading.aiURL", "https://chatgpt.com");
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 4 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Launches programs on your computermediumMedium 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
Launches programs on your computerzotero-ai-reading.js · line 11259

Programs it names include ln, osascript, sh

let process = Cc["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(Ci.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 needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 4 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface 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 (OpenAI-compatible API provider). What needs it: The chat and translation features use the user's own OpenAI Responses-compatible API URL and key.

Where your data goes

We found: contacts a server we couldn't identify: www.alphaxiv.org. 7 addresses in 2 groups.

Not identified (1)
www.alphaxiv.org
AI services (6)
chat.deepseek.comnamed in its codechatglm.cnnamed in its codechatgpt.comclaude.ainamed in its codegemini.google.comnamed in its codegrok.comnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
www.alphaxiv.orgzotero-ai-reading.js · line 582
return "https://www.alphaxiv.org" + prefix + "/abs/" + pathID +
chatgpt.comprefs.js · line 1
pref("extensions.zotero-ai-reading.aiURL", "https://chatgpt.com");

Forks and alternatives

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