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Zotero Review Studio

by seifer08ms · github.com/seifer08ms/zotero-review-studio

A beta workspace for writing literature reviews from selected papers.

Zotero Review Studio has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 7, not the current Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

AI & summariesCiting & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.09 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
In useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.
4
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
10
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
9
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
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 v0.5.6, released 12 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
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 identify9 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (6)
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.comapi.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.auth.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.dashscope.aliyuncs.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.openrouter.ainamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Scholarly services (2)
api.openalex.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Where we found it
api.openai.comcontent/review-chatgpt.js · line 9
const RESOURCE='https://api.openai.com/v1';
api.openalex.orgcontent/review-engine.js · line 162
const endpoint='https://api.openalex.org/works?search='+encodeURIComponent(q)
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 3 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (4)
Uses the clipboardStores API keys or passwordsUses Zotero's password managerRuns its own server for programs on this computer
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · 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 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 7Detected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 12 Oct 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
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

Written by AI from the README

A beta workspace for writing literature reviews from selected papers. It extracts evidence from their PDFs, builds an editable cross-paper evidence matrix, reviews potential research gaps and generates a traceable draft. Also searches your library and OpenAlex for related studies.

Writing a literature review means tracking claims and quotes across many PDFs by hand. This keeps evidence tied to source passages. It sends paper content to the model service you configure, so test with non-sensitive papers first.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 9 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (6)
api.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.openai.comapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeauth.openai.comnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codeopenrouter.ainamed in its code
Scholarly services (2)
api.openalex.orgdoi.orgnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.openai.comcontent/review-chatgpt.js · line 9
const RESOURCE='https://api.openai.com/v1';
api.openalex.orgcontent/review-engine.js · line 162
const endpoint='https://api.openalex.org/works?search='+encodeURIComponent(q)

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Install Zotero Review Studio
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.5.6.xpi · 0.09 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