Downloads a .xpi file (0.07 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.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
A+ABCC
because it writes to Zotero's database directly
Next rung: B, once nothing in the code is a serious concern.
Applies to v0.1.4, released 27 May 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.
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 jiang-111 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is a placeholder
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify2 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
Codex CLI (OpenAI)
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Powerful capabilitiesWrites to Zotero's database directly, and 3 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Writes to Zotero's database directlyhighHigh concern: a serious problem.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Writes to Zotero's database directlycontent/scripts/zotero-codex-chat.js · line 1794
Tables: collectionItems, itemNotes
await Zotero.DB.queryAsync("UPDATE itemNotes SET parentItemID=? WHERE itemID=?", [parent.id, id]);
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/zotero-codex-chat.js · line 1949
const process = Cc["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(Ci.nsIProcess);
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.