Downloads a .xpi file (0.9 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.
232
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
A+ABCC
because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version
Next rung: B, once nothing in the code is a serious concern.
Applies to v0.11.0, released 23 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the jehyunlee 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 repositoryZotero will update it to version 0.11.1 from jehyunlee/paper-curio on GitHub (rated: Serious concerns found)
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify6 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (3)
api.anthropic.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.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.generativelanguage.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.
Scholarly services (2)
arxiv.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.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.
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Powerful capabilitiesInstalls and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version, and 5 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versionhighHigh concern: a serious problem.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Downloads and runs a program it tells you aboutlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versionchrome/content/scripts/papercurio.js · line 7256
pip: installs the newest version each time
BRIDGE_PY = `import sys, os, json, subprocess
Launches programs on your computerchrome/content/scripts/papercurio.js · line 6540
"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
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 (Anthropic, OpenAI and Google Gemini). What needs it: A key for the chosen AI provider (Anthropic by default; OpenAI or Google if selected) to generate reviews.
Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
Where your data goes
We found: only contacts services we could identify. 6 addresses in 3 groups.
AI services (3)
api.anthropic.comnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codegenerativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its code
Scholarly services (2)
arxiv.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgnamed in its code
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Forks and alternatives
No forks listed.
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