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Zotero AI Assistant

by RJ0508 · github.com/RJ0508/ZoteroAssistant

AI-powered reading assistant for academic papers using GitHub Copilot

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
4
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 it signs in using another app's identity
Applies to v1.0.4, released 17 Jan 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
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 RJ0508 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 is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify5 addresses in 4 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.githubcopilot.com
Scholarly services (1)
doi.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.
Code hosting (2)
api.github.comgithub.com
On your computer (1)
localhost
Where we found it
api.githubcopilot.comchrome/content/services/ai/copilotClient.js · line 11
API_URL: "https://api.githubcopilot.com/chat/completions",
api.github.comchrome/content/services/auth/githubDeviceFlow.js · line 23
COPILOT_TOKEN_URL: "https://api.github.com/copilot_internal/v2/token",
github.comchrome/content/services/auth/githubDeviceFlow.js · line 21
DEVICE_CODE_URL: "https://github.com/login/device/code",
Powerful capabilitiesSigns in using another app's identity, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Signs in using another app's identitymediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Signs in using another app's identitychrome/content/services/auth/githubDeviceFlow.js · line 18

Signs in as GitHub Copilot for VS Code

CLIENT_ID: "Iv1.b507a08c87ecfe98",
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · not 9, 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceSlowing down · last release 17 Jan 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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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
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Local models via Ollama or LM Studio need no key. Needs a key (GitHub Copilot): GitHub Copilot sign-in (subscription) for the Copilot provider, which is the default provider.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 5 addresses in 4 groups.

AI services (1)
api.githubcopilot.com
Scholarly services (1)
doi.orgnamed in its code
Code hosting (2)
api.github.comgithub.com
On your computer (1)
localhost
Evidence · file and line
api.githubcopilot.comchrome/content/services/ai/copilotClient.js · line 11
API_URL: "https://api.githubcopilot.com/chat/completions",
api.github.comchrome/content/services/auth/githubDeviceFlow.js · line 23
COPILOT_TOKEN_URL: "https://api.github.com/copilot_internal/v2/token",
github.comchrome/content/services/auth/githubDeviceFlow.js · line 21
DEVICE_CODE_URL: "https://github.com/login/device/code",

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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