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Claude Code for Zotero

by YufeiXIA · github.com/YufeiXIA/zotero-claude-code

A chat in the item pane, or its own window, for talking to Claude about the paper you are reading.

Claude Code for Zotero has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it launches programs on your computer. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

AI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.05 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.
100
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
103
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
3
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v0.3.0, released 11 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
Claude Code (Anthropic)
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 4 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Launches programs on your computer
Low concern (3)
Uses the clipboardWorks with files on your computerOther programs on this computer can change your library through it
Not a concern (1)
Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computercontent/claude-process.js · line 110

Programs it names include claude

const { Subprocess } = ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs");
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 needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 11 Oct 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: 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

Written by AI from the README

A chat in the item pane, or its own window, for talking to Claude about the paper you are reading. It runs the Claude Code CLI already on your computer, so you need it installed and signed in to a Claude account.

Lets you ask about a paper without copying text out of Zotero. Claude can read the PDF at your page, search your library, and save answers as notes. By default it can only read.

What you'll need

Detected automatically

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.

AI services (1)
Claude Code (Anthropic)

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For the same job, work with Zotero 10 and graded B or better. Closest match first.

  • B
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    Matches “chat with claude about papers” · 124 downloads · Active · Zotero 7–10
  • B
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    Matches “ai coding agent for papers” · 863 downloads · Active · Zotero 10
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BUse with care
Before you install: It launches programs on your computer.Read the finding
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