An AI assistant in the PDF reader sidebar with six skills: summaries, concept explanations, argument analysis, people tracking, quotes and a reading guide.
Zotero AI Reader has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 7–9, not the current Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.
Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 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.
6
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
13
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
7
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
A+AABC
because every code check came out low
Next rung: A+, once we've tested it installed in Zotero 10.
Applies to v1.2.3, released 19 Apr 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
文
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, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address lists version 1.5.0, but its download link is broken, so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesIts code only names services we could identify3 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.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.api.openai.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.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwordsLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (1)
Stores API keys or passwords
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9 · not 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 AI assistant in the PDF reader sidebar with six skills: summaries, concept explanations, argument analysis, people tracking, quotes and a reading guide. AI quotations become PDF highlights you can click to jump to the source. It builds a local search index and works with OpenAI, DeepSeek, Ollama or LM Studio, so you need an API key or a local model. Written for Zotero 9 and Chinese-language use, with English replies available.
Reading a dense paper means switching to a chatbot and pasting text. This keeps the conversation beside the PDF and ties each answer back to highlighted passages.
What you'll need
Detected automatically
Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10
Where your data goes
We found: its code only names services we could identify. 3 addresses in 2 groups.
AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its code
Forks and copies
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The developer's response
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