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SideMark for Zotero

by wuok0618 · github.com/wuok0618/zotero-sidemark

Read and edit Markdown notes linked to Zotero items in the item pane and PDF reader sidebar. KaTeX, Mermaid, GFM. Obsidian & AI friendly.

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesTranslation
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Downloads a .xpi file (2.0 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.
108
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, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v1.1.0, released 21 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the wuok0618 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 doesn't list this add-on, so Zotero won't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify2 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.netnamed 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.deepseek.comcontent/ai.js · line 50
aiApiBase: (String(ownPref('aiApiBase', '')).trim() || 'https://api.deepseek.com').replace(/\/+$/, ''),
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computerLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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 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 21 Sep 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface: 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 key for some featuresWorks without one: Reading and editing Markdown notes. Needs a key (MinerU, DeepSeek and OpenAI): AI features only (MinerU PDF conversion, LLM translation, deep-read, AI chat).
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

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

AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.netnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comcontent/ai.js · line 50
aiApiBase: (String(ownPref('aiApiBase', '')).trim() || 'https://api.deepseek.com').replace(/\/+$/, ''),

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install SideMark for Zotero
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.1.0.xpi · 2.0 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