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Paper Outline

by DrinkTea905 · github.com/DrinkTea905/zotero-paper-outline

让 Zotero 自动读论文：生成整篇总结与可跳转层级目录，支持自动入库处理、AI 连接测试、模型自动适配、多篇 PDF 复制和中文空格清理。

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.09 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
16
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
5,850
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it loads native code
Applies to v1.7.10, released 4 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the DrinkTea905 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 this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify9 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (7)
api.deepseek.comapi.moonshot.cnapi.openai.comapi.siliconflow.cnapi.xiaomimimo.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comopen.bigmodel.cn
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 (1)
localhost
Where we found it
api.deepseek.compaperOutline.js · line 1543
deepseek: { label: "DeepSeek（默认）", url: "https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions", model: "deepseek-v4-flash", json: true, supportsThinking: true },
api.moonshot.cnpaperOutline.js · line 1546
moonshot: { label: "月之暗面 Kimi", url: "https://api.moonshot.cn/v1/chat/completions", model: "moonshot-v1-8k", json: true },
api.openai.compaperOutline.js · line 1544
openai: { label: "OpenAI", url: "https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions", model: "gpt-4o-mini", json: true },
Powerful capabilitiesLoads native code, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Loads native codemediumMedium 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
Loads native codepaperOutline.js · line 3714
({ ctypes } = ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/ctypes.sys.mjs"));
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 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 4 Sep 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
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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: local Ollama (no key needed). Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Moonshot (Kimi), Zhipu, Alibaba Qwen, SiliconFlow, Xiaomi MiMo and MinerU): cloud AI providers (DeepSeek default, OpenAI, Kimi, etc.) and MinerU for scanned PDFs.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 9 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (7)
api.deepseek.comapi.moonshot.cnapi.openai.comapi.siliconflow.cnapi.xiaomimimo.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comopen.bigmodel.cn
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.netnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
localhost
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.compaperOutline.js · line 1543
deepseek: { label: "DeepSeek（默认）", url: "https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions", model: "deepseek-v4-flash", json: true, supportsThinking: true },
api.moonshot.cnpaperOutline.js · line 1546
moonshot: { label: "月之暗面 Kimi", url: "https://api.moonshot.cn/v1/chat/completions", model: "moonshot-v1-8k", json: true },
api.openai.compaperOutline.js · line 1544
openai: { label: "OpenAI", url: "https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions", model: "gpt-4o-mini", json: true },

Forks and alternatives

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