Plugins / Citing & writing

Zotero to SiYuan

by loonghfut · github.com/loonghfut/zotero-siyuan

Sends a PDF annotation and its comment to SiYuan with one click, as quote and note blocks with a link back to Zotero.

Zotero to SiYuan has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it changes Zotero settings that aren't its own, and 1 more finding. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 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.
62
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
67
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
2
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
3
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it changes Zotero settings that aren't its own, and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.2.112, released 29 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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. 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 programs on this computer1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Powerful capabilitiesChanges Zotero settings that aren't its own, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (2)
Changes Zotero settings that aren't its ownLaunches programs on your computer
Low concern (1)
Works with files on your computer
Where we found it
Changes Zotero settings that aren't its owncontent/scripts/zoteroSiYuan.js · line 2074

Stops Zotero asking before it opens siyuan:// links in other apps, at startup, without asking

Zotero.Prefs.set(
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/zoteroSiYuan.js · line 1984

Programs it names include SiYuan, SiYuan-Kernel, reg, siyuan

"resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs"
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 needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 29 Oct 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

Written by AI from the README

Sends a PDF annotation and its comment to SiYuan with one click, as quote and note blocks with a link back to Zotero. Targets your daily note, a chosen document or one document per paper.

Moving highlights from Zotero into SiYuan by hand loses the source link. This keeps a jump-back link and avoids sending the same annotation twice by accident. Chinese interface.

What you'll need

Detected automatically

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts programs on this computer. 1 address in 1 group.

On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1

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The developer's response

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BUse with care
Before you install: It changes Zotero settings that aren't its own, and 1 more finding.Read the finding
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