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PDF to Markdown for Zotero

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

Convert PDFs to Markdown and export attachments

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
7
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
285
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 v1.0.1, released 13 Sep 2026Code checked · in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026 it did something its card didn't describe
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 identify2 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Apps you connect (2)
mineru.netseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.mineru.oss-cn-shanghai.aliyuncs.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
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, 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 13 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface 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: MinerU's light API without a token (up to 10 MB and 20 pages per PDF, IP rate-limited). Needs a key (MinerU): A free MinerU token lifts the limits (up to 200 MB and 200 pages per PDF).

Where your data goes

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

Apps you connect (2)
mineru.netseen when we ran itmineru.oss-cn-shanghai.aliyuncs.comseen when we ran it

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install PDF to Markdown for Zotero
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.1.xpi · 0.01 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