Plugins / Reading & PDFs

Codex Zotero Bridge

by zxc-heu · github.com/zxc-heu/mineru-zotero-reader

Codex skill and Zotero bridge for MinerU-powered Zotero PDF reading

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
4
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
3
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 v0.3.16, released 22 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the zxc-heu 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 0.3.16, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
Codex CLI (OpenAI)
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 3 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.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
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computerbootstrap.js · line 374

Programs it names include cmd, uv; runs Codex CLI without asking for approval, inside its sandbox

await Zotero.Utilities.Internal.exec(invocation.path, invocation.args);
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 needZotero 7, 8, 9Detected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 22 Jun 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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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 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

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

AI services (1)
Codex CLI (OpenAI)

Forks and alternatives

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