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Zotero PDF to Markdown

by FukangZ · github.com/FukangZ/zotero-pdf-to-markdown

Generate Markdown attachments from Zotero PDF attachments

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingFiles, sync & backupAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.06 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.
7
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: www.zhiyipdf.com, and 2 more findings
Applies to v0.1.0, released 12 Jun 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, 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 goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: www.zhiyipdf.com5 addresses in 4 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (2)
PicGowww.zhiyipdf.com
AI services (1)
open.bigmodel.cn
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.net
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
www.zhiyipdf.comcontent/scripts/zoteropdftomarkdown.js · line 5107
apiUrl: "https://www.zhiyipdf.com",
open.bigmodel.cncontent/scripts/zoteropdftomarkdown.js · line 5128
apiUrl: "https://open.bigmodel.cn",
mineru.netcontent/scripts/zoteropdftomarkdown.js · line 5116
apiUrl: "https://mineru.net",
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 3 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.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/zoteropdftomarkdown.js · line 129

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/zoteropdftomarkdown.js · line 85

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
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 keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 12 Jun 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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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 keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Zhiyi PDF, MinerU and GLM-OCR (Zhipu)). What needs it: The chosen PDF parsing service (Zhiyi PDF by default, or MinerU / GLM-OCR) needs its own key or token.
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: contacts a server we couldn't identify: www.zhiyipdf.com. 5 addresses in 4 groups.

Not identified (2)
PicGowww.zhiyipdf.com
AI services (1)
open.bigmodel.cn
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.net
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
www.zhiyipdf.comcontent/scripts/zoteropdftomarkdown.js · line 5107
apiUrl: "https://www.zhiyipdf.com",
open.bigmodel.cncontent/scripts/zoteropdftomarkdown.js · line 5128
apiUrl: "https://open.bigmodel.cn",
mineru.netcontent/scripts/zoteropdftomarkdown.js · line 5116
apiUrl: "https://mineru.net",

Forks and alternatives

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Install Zotero PDF to Markdown
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Before you install: It contacts a server we couldn't identify: www.zhiyipdf.com, and 2 more findings.Read the finding
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