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ZotChat

by arjansiddhpura · github.com/arjansiddhpura/ZotChat

Select a passage in the reader, get an explanation in a continuing chat.

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
2
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.6.1, released 3 Aug 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 arjansiddhpura 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 this version
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)
api.deepseek.com
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comchrome/content/zotchat.js · line 2466
const base = String(this.pref("baseURL", "https://api.deepseek.com")).replace(/\/+$/, "");
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 3 Aug 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 (DeepSeek). What needs it: The chat panel needs the user's own API key for the configured endpoint (DeepSeek by default).

Where your data goes

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

AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comchrome/content/zotchat.js · line 2466
const base = String(this.pref("baseURL", "https://api.deepseek.com")).replace(/\/+$/, "");

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install ZotChat
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.6.1.xpi · 0.1 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