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Zotero Assistant

by origin652 · github.com/origin652/zotero-assistant

Zotero 9 desktop assistant plugin

AI & summaries
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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.
251
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.1.4, released 25 Jun 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 9.
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 origin652 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 is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify13 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
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.
Scholarly services (9)
api.crossref.orgapi.datacite.orgapi.openalex.orgapi.semanticscholar.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.eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govexport.arxiv.orgopenlibrary.orgpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Apps you connect (3)
api.duckduckgo.comapi.search.brave.comwww.googleapis.com
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgchrome/content/assistant-plugin-library.js · line 1936
const res = await this.metadataFetchJSON(`https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`, "crossref");
api.datacite.orgchrome/content/assistant-plugin-library.js · line 1955
const res = await this.metadataFetchJSON(`https://api.datacite.org/dois/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`, "datacite");
api.openalex.orgchrome/content/assistant-plugin-library.js · line 1973
const res = await this.metadataFetchJSON(`https://api.openalex.org/works/https://doi.org/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`, "openalex");
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 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.
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 25 Jun 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface 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 AI model endpoint; the assistant won't run without an API key.
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 13 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (1)
api.openai.comnamed in its code
Scholarly services (9)
api.crossref.orgapi.datacite.orgapi.openalex.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codeeutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govexport.arxiv.orgopenlibrary.orgpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govnamed in its code
Apps you connect (3)
api.duckduckgo.comapi.search.brave.comwww.googleapis.com
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgchrome/content/assistant-plugin-library.js · line 1936
const res = await this.metadataFetchJSON(`https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`, "crossref");
api.datacite.orgchrome/content/assistant-plugin-library.js · line 1955
const res = await this.metadataFetchJSON(`https://api.datacite.org/dois/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`, "datacite");
api.openalex.orgchrome/content/assistant-plugin-library.js · line 1973
const res = await this.metadataFetchJSON(`https://api.openalex.org/works/https://doi.org/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`, "openalex");

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install Zotero Assistant
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.4.xpi · 0.2 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures