Plugins / Reading & PDFs

Zotero Syllabus

by janbaykara · github.com/janbaykara/zotero-syllabus

A plugin to organise your reference collections into ordered syllabi.

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Downloads a .xpi file (7.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
54
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
6,166
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts a server on a hosting platform: read.zotero-syllabus.workers.dev, and 3 more findings
Applies to v1.12.11, released 24 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, 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 goesContacts a server on a hosting platform: read.zotero-syllabus.workers.dev7 addresses in 5 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Cloud functions (1)
read.zotero-syllabus.workers.dev
Scholarly services (3)
covers.openlibrary.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.www.jstor.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.
Apps you connect (1)
www.google.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.
Zotero (1)
www.zotero.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
read.zotero-syllabus.workers.devcontent/scripts/syllabus.js · line 9202
publishApiBaseUrl: "https://read.zotero-syllabus.workers.dev",
covers.openlibrary.orgcontent/scripts/syllabus.js · line 68132
const url = `https://covers.openlibrary.org/b/isbn/${isbn}-M.jpg?default=false`;
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 7 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Adds Zotero translators it shipslowLow concern.Other programs on this computer can change your library through itlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/syllabus.js · line 544

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/syllabus.js · line 500

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/syllabus.js · line 67820
const exec = Zotero.Utilities?.Internal?.exec;
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
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MaintenanceActive · last release 24 Sep 20263 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese and Chinese
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What it does

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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: contacts a server on a hosting platform: read.zotero-syllabus.workers.dev. 7 addresses in 5 groups.

Cloud functions (1)
read.zotero-syllabus.workers.dev
Scholarly services (3)
covers.openlibrary.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codewww.jstor.orgnamed in its code
Apps you connect (1)
www.google.comnamed in its code
Zotero (1)
www.zotero.orgnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its code
Evidence · file and line
read.zotero-syllabus.workers.devcontent/scripts/syllabus.js · line 9202
publishApiBaseUrl: "https://read.zotero-syllabus.workers.dev",
covers.openlibrary.orgcontent/scripts/syllabus.js · line 68132
const url = `https://covers.openlibrary.org/b/isbn/${isbn}-M.jpg?default=false`;

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