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Zotero LitSynapse

by xu281530-rgb · github.com/xu281530-rgb/zotero-lit-synapse-gpu

Zotero LitSynapse for Zotero 9.0.x with question-driven LLM Wiki memory, independent evidence-linked knowledge storage, cross-paper link candidates with auditable settlement, hybrid keyword/semantic/Wiki retrieval, cursor pagination, and MCP 2025-06-18 Streamable HTTP

AI & summariesFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (1.4 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
10
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
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 4 more findings
Applies to v3.3.0, released 11 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 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 xu281530-rgb 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 is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify11 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (8)
Claude Code (Anthropic)api.openai.comapi.siliconflow.cnapi.voyageai.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.comopen.bigmodel.cnopenrouter.ai
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.netnamed 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 (2)
127.0.0.1localhost
Where we found it
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/zotero-lit-synapse.js · line 6068
apiBase: "https://api.openai.com/v1",
api.siliconflow.cncontent/scripts/zotero-lit-synapse.js · line 62641
apiBase: "https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1",
api.voyageai.comcontent/scripts/zotero-lit-synapse.js · line 62646
apiBase: "https://api.voyageai.com/v1",
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 8 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.Runs a local server; a setting (off by default) opens it to your networkmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Runs a compiled program it ships, which we can't readmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Keeps its own database filelowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/zotero-lit-synapse.js · line 52727

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/zotero-lit-synapse.js · line 52683

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Runs a local server; a setting (off by default) opens it to your net…content/scripts/zotero-lit-synapse.js · line 60145
this.serverSocket = Cc["@mozilla.org/network/server-socket;1"].createInstance(Ci.nsIServerSocket);
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/zotero-lit-synapse.js · line 9057
"resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs"
Runs a compiled program it ships, which we can't readcontent/scripts/zotero-lit-synapse.js · line 8945

vector-gpu.exe

const executable = PathUtils.join(directory, "vector-gpu.exe");
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 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.
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 11 Sep 202610 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese 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

Description coming soon. We haven't written a summary yet. The line above is the developer's own description; the developer's README is linked above.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: the built-in MCP server and keyword search over your library. Needs a key (OpenAI, MinerU, Google Gemini and OpenRouter): cloud embedding providers, cloud MinerU PDF parsing, MCP auth token when remote access is on.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 11 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (8)
Claude Code (Anthropic)api.openai.comapi.siliconflow.cnapi.voyageai.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.comopen.bigmodel.cnopenrouter.ai
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.netnamed in its code
On your computer (2)
127.0.0.1localhost
Evidence · file and line
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/zotero-lit-synapse.js · line 6068
apiBase: "https://api.openai.com/v1",
api.siliconflow.cncontent/scripts/zotero-lit-synapse.js · line 62641
apiBase: "https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1",
api.voyageai.comcontent/scripts/zotero-lit-synapse.js · line 62646
apiBase: "https://api.voyageai.com/v1",

Forks and alternatives

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Install Zotero LitSynapse
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 4 more findings.Read the finding
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