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Obsidian Scholar Bridge

by guoduan3727-alt · github.com/guoduan3727-alt/zotero-obsidian-scholar-bridge

Saves vocabulary from PDF text selections into Obsidian dictionary notes.

Obsidian Scholar Bridge has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 9–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

AI & summariesCiting & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 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.
4
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
6
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
4
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.8.3, released 15 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
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 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comapi.openai.com
On your computer (1)
localhost
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comchrome/content/scripts/scholarBridge.js · line 22
baseURL: "https://api.deepseek.com",
api.openai.comchrome/content/scripts/scholarBridge.js · line 16
baseURL: "https://api.openai.com/v1",
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (3)
Uses the clipboardWorks with files on your computerUses Zotero's password manager
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 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 Chinese onlyInterface: 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

Saves vocabulary from PDF text selections into Obsidian dictionary notes. A floating workbench also analyses sentences and answers questions about the paper with page-checked evidence. Needs an AI model service.

Reading papers in a second language means copying words and sentences into separate tools. This keeps vocabulary and paper Q&A in the reader and in your Obsidian vault. Text is sent to the model you configure. Targets Zotero 9.

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. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comapi.openai.com
On your computer (1)
localhost
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comchrome/content/scripts/scholarBridge.js · line 22
baseURL: "https://api.deepseek.com",
api.openai.comchrome/content/scripts/scholarBridge.js · line 16
baseURL: "https://api.openai.com/v1",

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Install Obsidian Scholar Bridge
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.8.3.xpi · 0.4 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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