Downloads a .xpi file (0.05 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.
13
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
A+ABCC
because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version
Next rung: B, once nothing in the code is a serious concern.
Applies to v1.2.1, released 18 Aug 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, 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 identify3 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
NotebookLM (Google)
Scholarly services (1)
doi.orgnamed 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)
127.0.0.1named 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 capabilitiesInstalls and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version, and 3 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versionhighHigh concern: a serious problem.Runs a local server that any web page you visit can talk tomediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versioncontent/zotero-notebooklm.js · line 353
fastapi, notebooklm-py, uvicorn: installs whatever version is newest when it installs them, at startup, without asking
const result = await this.runCommand(pythonPath, [
Runs a local server that any web page you visit can talk tobackend/server.py · line 474