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Zotron

by dianzuan · github.com/dianzuan/zotron

Let AI agents read, search, and annotate your Zotero library

Reading & PDFsAI & summariesImport & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
6
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
40
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.2.5, released 10 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 7, 8, 9.
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 version 0.1.2, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify11 addresses in 4 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (8)
api.cohere.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.jina.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.api.openai.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.siliconflow.cnnamed 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.voyageai.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.ark.cn-beijing.volces.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.dashscope.aliyuncs.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.open.bigmodel.cnnamed 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)
mineru.netnamed 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)
Zotero lookup services
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 3 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow 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
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 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.
MaintenanceActive · last release 10 Jun 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
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 key for some featuresWorks without one: Reading, searching and annotating the library through the local JSON-RPC API and CLI. Needs a key (MinerU, Zhipu GLM, OpenAI, Jina AI, Cohere, Voyage AI, SiliconFlow, DashScope and Volcengine): OCR providers (MinerU, GLM) and cloud embedding providers (OpenAI, Jina, Cohere, Voyage etc.) for RAG.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 11 addresses in 4 groups.

AI services (8)
api.cohere.comnamed in its codeapi.jina.ainamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeapi.voyageai.comnamed in its codeark.cn-beijing.volces.comnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codeopen.bigmodel.cnnamed in its code
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.netnamed in its code
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install Zotron
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.2.5.xpi · 0.04 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