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ZotClip

by kenanking · github.com/kenanking/ZotClip

📎 Copy attachments to clipboard and auto-generate tags with AI.

AI & summariesOrganising & tagsFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 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.
88
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it loads native code, and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.6.2, released 6 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 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comopenrouter.ainamed 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)
localhostnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/zotclip.js · line 5
toLowerCase()}var Mo=g.prefsPrefix,Io=[{id:"deepseek",label:"DeepSeek",endpoint:"https://api.deepseek.com/v1/chat/completions",models:[{value:"deepseek-v4-flash",label:"DeepSeek V4 Flash"},{value:"dee
Powerful capabilitiesLoads native code, and 6 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Loads native codemediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Loads native codecontent/scripts/zotclip.js · line 74
t}var at;function ee(){if(at)return at;let{ctypes:e}=ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/ctypes.sys.mjs"),t=e.open("user32.dll"),o=e.open("kernel32.dll");return at={ctypes:e,CloseClipbo
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/zotclip.js · line 14
,e.stdinText)}async function Vo(e){let{Subprocess:t}=ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs");return yi(t,e)}async function yi(e,t){return e.call({command:t.command,argu
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 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 6 Sep 20262 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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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
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Copying attachments to the clipboard; AI tagging through local Ollama or LM Studio. Needs a key (DeepSeek and OpenRouter): AI tagging with DeepSeek, OpenRouter or a custom endpoint needs a key.
  • 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. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comopenrouter.ainamed in its code
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/zotclip.js · line 5
toLowerCase()}var Mo=g.prefsPrefix,Io=[{id:"deepseek",label:"DeepSeek",endpoint:"https://api.deepseek.com/v1/chat/completions",models:[{value:"deepseek-v4-flash",label:"DeepSeek V4 Flash"},{value:"dee

Forks and alternatives

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