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Z-O-Bridge

by SJTUHDT · github.com/SJTUHDT/Z-O-Bridge

Zotero Obsidian AI

Citing & writingAI & summaries
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There's no release file current Zotero can install. The source stays linked for reference.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v1.1.2, released 4 Aug 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Zotero won't install this fileZotero won't install this file: its manifest has no update address, which Zotero requires
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
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 SJTUHDT account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically
Where your data goesIts code only names services we could identify2 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (1)
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.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
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.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/bridge.js · line 302

Programs it names include kill, osascript

const process = Components.classes["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(Components.interfaces.nsIProcess);
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero won't install this fileDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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 4 Aug 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
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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: Sending Zotero items and PDFs to Obsidian and generating Markdown cards, using Obsidian's local receiver. Needs a key (a third-party OpenAI-compatible API service): The 'AI import to Obsidian' feature needs an AI address, model and key for a third-party OpenAI-compatible service.
  • An older ZoteroNot working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: its code only names services we could identify. 2 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (1)
doi.orgnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1

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