Plugins / Reading & PDFs

Zotero WebAI

by lineex · github.com/lineex/Zotero-WebAI

Zotero 9 Web AI reading workspace with embedded DeepSeek Web, Z.ai Web, ChatGPT Web, slash PDF, web search, custom skills, and MCP tooling.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.3 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
44
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.9.37, released 25 Jun 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 9.
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 lineex 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 offers version 0.9.36, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify5 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (3)
chat.deepseek.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.chat.z.ainamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.chatgpt.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.
Apps you connect (1)
duckduckgo.com
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
duckduckgo.comcontent/scripts/zotero-webai.js · line 35528
const url = `https://duckduckgo.com/html/?q=${encodeURIComponent(query)}`;
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 4 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.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/zotero-webai.js · line 24616

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/zotero-webai.js · line 24572

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 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.
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 9Detected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 25 Jun 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: 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
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 5 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (3)
chat.deepseek.comnamed in its codechat.z.ainamed in its codechatgpt.comnamed in its code
Apps you connect (1)
duckduckgo.com
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
duckduckgo.comcontent/scripts/zotero-webai.js · line 35528
const url = `https://duckduckgo.com/html/?q=${encodeURIComponent(query)}`;

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Install Zotero WebAI
BUse with care
Before you install: A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding.Read the finding
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