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PDF Figure

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

Detects and extracts figures, tables and equations with their captions, using a model that runs locally inside the plugin.

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
View source
Downloads a .xpi file (23 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
564
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
1.09M
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
5
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v1.0.3, released 18 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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 MuiseDestiny 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 version 1.0.3, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
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)
api.siliconflow.cn
Where we found it
api.siliconflow.cnchrome/content/scripts/zoterofigure.js · line 4308
var SILICONFLOW_CHAT_COMPLETIONS_URL = "https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1/chat/completions";
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 4 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…chrome/content/scripts/zoterofigure.js · line 171

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptchrome/content/scripts/zoterofigure.js · line 117

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 18 Sep 20265 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English, Italian, Russian and Chinese
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What it does

Written by AI from the README

Detects and extracts figures, tables and equations with their captions, using a model that runs locally inside the plugin. Browse and compare them across papers, copy them, or add them to notes. Formula-to-LaTeX is optional via SiliconFlow.

Getting a figure out of a paper means screenshots and cropping, and comparing results across papers means flipping between PDFs. This builds a figure library instead.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Local figure, table and formula detection with the bundled model. Needs a key (SiliconFlow): Formula LaTeX recognition (SiliconFlow API key).

Where your data goes

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

AI services (1)
api.siliconflow.cn
Evidence · file and line
api.siliconflow.cnchrome/content/scripts/zoterofigure.js · line 4308
var SILICONFLOW_CHAT_COMPLETIONS_URL = "https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1/chat/completions";

Forks and alternatives

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Install PDF Figure
BUse with care
Before you install: A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding.Read the finding
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