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Zotero Auto CCF Tag Plugin

by Toby-Shi-cloud · github.com/Toby-Shi-cloud/Zotero-Auto-CCF-Tag-Plugin

Zotero Auto CCF Tag Plugin

Organising & tagsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.06 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
5
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.3.1, released 20 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
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 offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify7 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (3)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.com
Scholarly services (4)
api.crossref.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgarxiv.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.export.arxiv.org
Where we found it
api.anthropic.comcontent/scripts/autoccftag.js · line 3490
if (current === "anthropic") return "https://api.anthropic.com/v1";
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/autoccftag.js · line 3491
if (current === "openai") return "https://api.openai.com/v1";
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/scripts/autoccftag.js · line 3489
return "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai";
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/autoccftag.js · line 129

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/autoccftag.js · line 85

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
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.
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 20 Sep 20263 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: English and Chinese
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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 key for some featuresWorks without one: Automatic CCF tagging from the bundled CCF list (AI is off by default). Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic and Google Gemini): The AI check (suggesting missing fields and tags) needs a key for an AI provider such as OpenAI, Anthropic or Gemini.
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 7 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (3)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.com
Scholarly services (4)
api.crossref.orgapi.semanticscholar.orgarxiv.orgnamed in its codeexport.arxiv.org
Evidence · file and line
api.anthropic.comcontent/scripts/autoccftag.js · line 3490
if (current === "anthropic") return "https://api.anthropic.com/v1";
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/autoccftag.js · line 3491
if (current === "openai") return "https://api.openai.com/v1";
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/scripts/autoccftag.js · line 3489
return "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai";

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