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Glossa for Zotero

by yiiwang118 · github.com/yiiwang118/zotero-glossa

A research assistant in the item pane: chat with a paper, translate PDF selections, render LaTeX formulas and save answers as child notes.

Glossa for Zotero has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it launches programs on your computer. It works with Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 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.
69
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
69
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.
3
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 v0.2.0, released 15 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 goesOnly contacts services we could identify14 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (13)
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.api.deepseek.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.api.moonshot.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.openai.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.api.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.x.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.chatgpt.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.dashscope.aliyuncs.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.generativelanguage.googleapis.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.open.bigmodel.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.openrouter.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)
localhostnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
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 computerglossa.js · line 17312
return ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs").Subprocess;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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 15 Oct 20261 contributor
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

A research assistant in the item pane: chat with a paper, translate PDF selections, render LaTeX formulas and save answers as child notes. Uses your own API key, a local model such as Ollama, or the Codex, Claude Code or Grok command-line tools.

Questions about a paper normally mean copying text into a separate chat. Here the model reads metadata, annotations and your selection, shows what was sent, and sends nothing until you press Send.

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. 14 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (13)
Claude Code (Anthropic)Codex CLI (OpenAI)api.anthropic.comnamed in its codeapi.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.moonshot.cnnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeapi.x.ainamed in its codechatgpt.comnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codegenerativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its codeopen.bigmodel.cnnamed in its codeopenrouter.ainamed in its code
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code

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