Downloads a .xpi file (0.05 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
10
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
32
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
A+ABCC
because it changes settings in other programs or on your computer
Next rung: B, once nothing in the code is a serious concern.
Applies to v0.0.5, released 20 Feb 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 8, 9.
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 goesNo web requests foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
No further detail for this area yet.
Powerful capabilitiesChanges settings in other programs or on your computer, and 2 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Changes settings in other programs or on your computerhighHigh concern: a serious problem.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Changes settings in other programs or on your computercontent/scripts/spotlightSearch.js · line 3555
Sets a program to start by itself (a macOS LaunchAgent), at startup, without asking; copies a program into /Applications, at startup, without asking
for (const f of ["build.sh", "install.sh", "extract-icon.sh"]) {
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/spotlightSearch.js · line 3405
Programs it names include bash, chmod, open, osascript
Zotero.Utilities.Internal.exec("/usr/bin/open", [
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 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.