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Zusia

by firekern · github.com/firekern/zusia

Zusia, a study buddy inside Zotero: ask Claude Code, Codex or Antigravity about the paper you are reading. LaTeX, drawings, theorem links, glass UI.

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesInterface & look
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.7 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
11
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
19
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v1.0.0, released 20 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 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 this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify3 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (3)
Antigravity (Google)Claude Code (Anthropic)Codex CLI (OpenAI)
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 2 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.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computercontent/zusia.js · line 4

Programs it names include agy, claude, codex, screencapture

var { Subprocess } = ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs");
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 20 Sep 20261 contributor
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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 keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Claude Code, Codex and Antigravity). What needs it: a sign-in of your own to an assistant CLI (Claude Code, Codex or Antigravity); no API key is entered in the plugin.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 1 group.

AI services (3)
Antigravity (Google)Claude Code (Anthropic)Codex CLI (OpenAI)

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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