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Zotero Context Search

by git-jiwon · github.com/git-jiwon/zotero-context-search

Searches metadata and indexed PDF text from the existing search box.

Zotero Context Search has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it loads native code. It works with Zotero 9–10, 11 beta. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Organising & tagsCiting & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.07 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.
18
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
18
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
1
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
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 loads native code
Applies to v1.0.0, released 4 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 git-jiwon account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesNo web requests found; its code names known servicesLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Powerful capabilitiesLoads native code, and 1 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Loads native code
Low concern (1)
Uses the clipboard
Where we found it
Loads native codecontent/file-copy.js · line 192
const { ctypes } = this.chromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/ctypes.sys.mjs");
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 4 Oct 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Korean
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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

Searches metadata and indexed PDF text from the existing search box. Results show matching excerpts with PDF page numbers you can click to open. Also adds star favourites and configurable citation copying.

Zotero's search shows which items match but not why. This shows the passage and page, and needs no AI service or separate index. Korean and English interface.

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: no web requests found; its code names known services.

Forks and copies

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The developer's response

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Before you install: It loads native code.Read the finding
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