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Zotero Reading Assistant

by yiyabo · github.com/yiyabo/zotero-reading-assistant

AI-powered reading assistant sidebar for Zotero

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (2.3 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
17
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
22
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: new.yxgz.cc
Applies to v0.1.5, released 3 Aug 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
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 transparencyMinified (compressed) code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the yiyabo 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 0.1.5, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
Where your data goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: new.yxgz.cc5 addresses in 2 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
new.yxgz.cc
AI services (4)
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.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.dashscope.aliyuncs.com
Where we found it
new.yxgz.cccontent/scripts/readingassistant.js · line 1
.7,[wc.MAX_TOKENS]:8192,[wc.WEB_SEARCH]:!0,[wc.IMAGE_API_KEY]:"",[wc.IMAGE_API]:"https://new.yxgz.cc",[wc.IMAGE_MODEL]:"gpt-image-2",[wc.IMAGE_SIZE]:"1024x1024",[wc.DELTA_TIME]:50,[wc.CHAT_NUMBER]:10,
dashscope.aliyuncs.comcontent/preferences.xhtml · line 176
dashscope: { url: "https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode", model: "qwen-max" },
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 · 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 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 3 Aug 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: 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 (Alibaba DashScope (Qwen), OpenAI, DeepSeek and SiliconFlow). What needs it: the AI model service (default DashScope/Qwen); the sidebar chat and all AI features need the user's own API key.
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: contacts a server we couldn't identify: new.yxgz.cc. 5 addresses in 2 groups.

Not identified (1)
new.yxgz.cc
AI services (4)
api.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.com
Evidence · file and line
new.yxgz.cccontent/scripts/readingassistant.js · line 1
.7,[wc.MAX_TOKENS]:8192,[wc.WEB_SEARCH]:!0,[wc.IMAGE_API_KEY]:"",[wc.IMAGE_API]:"https://new.yxgz.cc",[wc.IMAGE_MODEL]:"gpt-image-2",[wc.IMAGE_SIZE]:"1024x1024",[wc.DELTA_TIME]:50,[wc.CHAT_NUMBER]:10,
dashscope.aliyuncs.comcontent/preferences.xhtml · line 176
dashscope: { url: "https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode", model: "qwen-max" },

Forks and alternatives

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