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ZoteroChat

by TianSuya · github.com/TianSuya/ZoteroChat

Zotero reader sidebar chat that freezes the open PDF as a stable prompt prefix.

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
15
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
9
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
NOASSERTION
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.1.12, released 22 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 transparencyMinified (compressed) 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 goesOnly contacts services we could identify6 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Translation (5)
api-free.deepl.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.api.cognitive.microsofttranslator.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.api.deepl.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.translate.googleapis.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.translation.googleapis.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.
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comcontent/preferences.xhtml · line 24
Example: https://api.deepseek.com — /chat/completions is appended.
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 4 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Keeps its own database filelowLow concern.
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 needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 22 Sep 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
  • An API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek). What needs it: API key for the chat model endpoint (DeepSeek by default).

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 6 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Translation (5)
api-free.deepl.comnamed in its codeapi.cognitive.microsofttranslator.comnamed in its codeapi.deepl.comnamed in its codetranslate.googleapis.comnamed in its codetranslation.googleapis.comnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comcontent/preferences.xhtml · line 24
Example: https://api.deepseek.com — /chat/completions is appended.

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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The developer's response

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Install ZoteroChat
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.12.xpi · 0.4 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures