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Codex Reader · 论文助手

by kongbai55 · github.com/kongbai55/zotero-codex-reader

A chat sidebar in the PDF reader driven by your installed Codex CLI, for reading, summarising, translating and discussing papers.

Codex Reader · 论文助手 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.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 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.
7
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
17
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
8
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
5
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
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 v0.6.4, released 25 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the kongbai55 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 identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
Codex CLI (OpenAI)
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Launches programs on your computer
Low concern (2)
Uses the clipboardWorks with files on your computer
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computercontent/host.js · line 8

Programs it names include Codex, codex, node

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 betaManual updates only
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 25 Oct 20261 contributor
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 sidebar in the PDF reader driven by your installed Codex CLI, for reading, summarising, translating and discussing papers. Add PDF excerpts as numbered annotations, and drop in files or paste screenshots. Reuses your Codex login, so no separate API key.

Lets Codex users talk to a paper without leaving Zotero. Tested by its developer on Windows with Zotero 10; there is no automatic update server.

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)
Codex CLI (OpenAI)

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BUse with care
Before you install: It launches programs on your computer.Read the finding
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