Plugins / Reading & PDFs

zotero-pdf2md

by CrushDemo01 · github.com/CrushDemo01/zotero-pdf2md

`zotero-pdf2md` 是一个面向 Zotero 7 的插件,用来把 PDF 附件转换为 Markdown 源包、译文 Markdown,以及可直接预览的 HTML。

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 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.
30
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
17
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because its release file was replaced after publication, and 3 more findings
Applies to v0.1.0, 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 transparencyRelease file replaced after publicationThe release was created by an automated GitHub workflow, but this file was uploaded afterwards from the CrushDemo01 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version, but Zotero won't install it as an update: the file doesn't match the fingerprint the update address gives
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify2 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.mistral.aiapi.openai.com
Where we found it
api.mistral.aicontent/python/mistral_ocr_to_markdown.py · line 17
FILES_API_URL = "https://api.mistral.ai/v1/files"
api.openai.comcontent/python/review_markdown_html.py · line 15
DEFAULT_API_BASE = "https://api.openai.com/v1"
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 4 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.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium 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/zoteroPdf2md.js · line 14894

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/zoteroPdf2md.js · line 14850

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/zoteroPdf2md.js · line 18556
const process = Components.classes["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(
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 202617 contributors
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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 (Mistral and OpenAI or another OpenAI-compatible provider). What needs it: Mistral OCR key for PDF-to-Markdown, plus an OpenAI-compatible LLM key for translation.
  • Zotero 7, 8Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 2 addresses in 1 group.

AI services (2)
api.mistral.aiapi.openai.com
Evidence · file and line
api.mistral.aicontent/python/mistral_ocr_to_markdown.py · line 17
FILES_API_URL = "https://api.mistral.ai/v1/files"
api.openai.comcontent/python/review_markdown_html.py · line 15
DEFAULT_API_BASE = "https://api.openai.com/v1"

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Before you install: Its release file was replaced after publication, and 3 more findings.Read the finding
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