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Annota

by Liotou · github.com/Liotou/zotero-annota

Zotero 7/8/9/10 plugin that auto-fills a highlight's comment by running a configurable LLM prompt on the highlighted text (Mistral by default, any OpenAI-compatible endpoint)

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.05 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v2.25.0, released 25 Aug 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 Liotou 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)api.mistral.ai
On your computer (1)
localhost
Where we found it
api.mistral.aibootstrap.js · line 472
"https://api.mistral.ai/v1/chat/completions")).trim(),
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 2 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.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computerbootstrap.js · line 1613

Programs it names include claude, swiftc

proc = await Subprocess.call({
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 key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 25 Aug 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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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 key for some featuresWorks without one: Ollama (local), Apple Intelligence and Claude Code CLI providers need no key, but the default setup is Mistral, which does. Needs a key (Mistral): The default provider (Mistral or another remote OpenAI-compatible endpoint) needs an API key.
  • 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. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (2)
Claude Code (Anthropic)api.mistral.ai
On your computer (1)
localhost
Evidence · file and line
api.mistral.aibootstrap.js · line 472
"https://api.mistral.ai/v1/chat/completions")).trim(),

Forks and alternatives

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