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Zotero Utils

by lvansnippenburg · github.com/lvansnippenburg/zotero-utils

Combined Zotero utilities: annotation translation/export and PDF summarization using Gemini API

Reading & PDFsAI & summariesTranslationFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v1.0.3, released 27 Aug 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 lvansnippenburg account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from vansnippenburg.nlThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
generativelanguage.googleapis.com
Where we found it
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/ZoteroUtils.js · line 563
const endpoint = Zotero.Prefs.get(this.PREF_BRANCH + "apiEndpoint", true) || "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai";
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computercontent/ZoteroUtils.js · line 1161

Programs it names include osascript

const process = Components.classes["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(
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Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 27 Aug 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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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: Export as Markdown, Smart Copy, auto-tagging and annotation color labels. Needs a key (Google AI Studio (Gemini)): Gemini API key needed for Translate and Summarize PDF.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.

AI services (1)
generativelanguage.googleapis.com
Evidence · file and line
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/ZoteroUtils.js · line 563
const endpoint = Zotero.Prefs.get(this.PREF_BRANCH + "apiEndpoint", true) || "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai";

Forks and alternatives

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