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Paper2Slide

by ET06731 · github.com/ET06731/zotero-paper2slides

Generate HTML slides and Markdown notes from PDF using LLM (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Gemini, SiliconFlow, OpenRouter)

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summaries
View source
Downloads a .xpi file (0.5 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
6
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
699
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.0.3, released 13 Apr 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8.
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 ET06731 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 version 1.0.1, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify9 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (8)
api.deepseek.comapi.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.ark.cn-beijing.volces.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.
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comchrome/content/scripts/llm-service.js · line 33
'deepseek': 'https://api.deepseek.com',
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8 · not 9, 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 13 Apr 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface: 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

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 keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Google Gemini, SiliconFlow, OpenRouter, Moonshot (Kimi), Zhipu and Volcano Engine). What needs it: API key for the chosen LLM provider (default DeepSeek).
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 7, 8Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 9 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (8)
api.deepseek.comapi.moonshot.cnnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeark.cn-beijing.volces.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
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comchrome/content/scripts/llm-service.js · line 33
'deepseek': 'https://api.deepseek.com',

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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The developer's response

The developer hasn't responded. Developers can reply here, and their reply sits next to our findings.I'm the developer
Install Paper2Slide
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.3.xpi · 0.5 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures