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Claudero

by MuiseDestiny · github.com/MuiseDestiny/zotero-claudero

An AI research assistant pane in Zotero that answers questions about selected papers, annotations and figures, with clickable links back to the source passages.

Claudero has Atlas grade C (not recommended) because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

AI & summaries
View source
Downloads a .xpi file (2.5 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.
61
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
61
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
2
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
17
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version
Applies to v0.1.0-rc.1, released 13 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 goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: api.iconify.design6 addresses in 3 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
api.iconify.design
AI services (4)
Claude Code (Anthropic)Codex CLI (OpenAI)api.anthropic.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.claude.ainamed 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)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
api.iconify.designcontent/scripts/claudero.js · line 40609
var ICONIFY_API = "https://api.iconify.design";
Powerful capabilitiesInstalls and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version, and 8 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
High concern (1)
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version
Medium concern (4)
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)Launches programs on your computerReuses a sign-in you saved in another program
Low concern (3)
Works with files on your computerRuns its own server for programs on this 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
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versioncontent/helper/claudero-helper.mjs · line 70224

@deepseek-ai/dsh: installs the newest version each time

const result2 = await runCapturedProcess(
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/claudero.js · line 28913

zotero://plugin. zotero-plugin-toolkit removed this link in version 6.0.0; this plugin is built with an older version

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/claudero.js · line 28869

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/claudero.js · line 37788

Programs it names include chmod, claude, codex, open; a setting lets Claude Code and Codex CLI run without asking

const processInstance = Components.classes["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(Components.interfaces.nsIProcess);
Reuses a sign-in you saved in another programcontent/helper/claudero-helper.mjs · line 62878

Reuses the sign-in you saved in Codex CLI

const authPath = path.join(os2.homedir(), ".codex", "auth.json");
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 13 Oct 202617 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
No further detail for this area yet.
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

An AI research assistant pane in Zotero that answers questions about selected papers, annotations and figures, with clickable links back to the source passages. Needs Node.js and a Claude Code, Codex or DeepSeek Harness install.

Asking an AI about your papers usually means copying text out of Zotero. This keeps the conversation, evidence and notes inside Zotero, using the AI tool you already have.

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: contacts a server we couldn't identify: api.iconify.design. 6 addresses in 3 groups.

Not identified (1)
api.iconify.design
AI services (4)
Claude Code (Anthropic)Codex CLI (OpenAI)api.anthropic.comnamed in its codeclaude.ainamed in its code
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
api.iconify.designcontent/scripts/claudero.js · line 40609
var ICONIFY_API = "https://api.iconify.design";

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Install Claudero
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itIt installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version.
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