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Zotero Puls

by mlfc0422 · github.com/mlfc0422/zotero-puls

Visualize author-tag relationships in Zotero collections

Organising & tagsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.3 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.
142
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.10.36, released 18 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, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. GitHub holds a build attestation for this exact file; we haven't checked its signature. 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 is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify11 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.deepseek.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.openai.com
Translation (4)
ifanyi.iciba.comtranslate.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.translate.volcengine.comtransmart.qq.com
Scholarly services (5)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgdict.cnki.netexport.arxiv.orgwww.easyscholar.cc
Where we found it
api.openai.comcontent/preferences.js · line 676
"https://api.openai.com/v1/models",
ifanyi.iciba.comcontent/scripts/zoteropuls.js · line 37280
`https://ifanyi.iciba.com/index.php?c=trans&m=fy&client=6&auth_user=key_web_new_fanyi&sign=${encodeURIComponent(sign)}`,
translate.volcengine.comcontent/scripts/zoteropuls.js · line 37199
"https://translate.volcengine.com/crx/translate/v1",
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 2 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.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/zoteropuls.js · line 31491

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/zoteropuls.js · line 31447

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 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaManual updates only
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 18 Sep 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: 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 key for some featuresWorks without one: Author-tag relationship graph, counts, stars, reading status, and PDF selection translation via keyless web services (Google Translate and others). Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI and EasyScholar): AI tag suggestions need a DeepSeek or OpenAI API key; EasyScholar journal info needs an EasyScholar Secret Key.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 11 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.openai.com
Translation (4)
ifanyi.iciba.comtranslate.googleapis.comnamed in its codetranslate.volcengine.comtransmart.qq.com
Scholarly services (5)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgdict.cnki.netexport.arxiv.orgwww.easyscholar.cc
Evidence · file and line
api.openai.comcontent/preferences.js · line 676
"https://api.openai.com/v1/models",
ifanyi.iciba.comcontent/scripts/zoteropuls.js · line 37280
`https://ifanyi.iciba.com/index.php?c=trans&m=fy&client=6&auth_user=key_web_new_fanyi&sign=${encodeURIComponent(sign)}`,
translate.volcengine.comcontent/scripts/zoteropuls.js · line 37199
"https://translate.volcengine.com/crx/translate/v1",

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