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Research Agent for Zotero

by auince · github.com/auince/zotero-Agent

A Agent for Zotero

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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.
18
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 contacts a server we couldn't identify: api.skillmd.com
Applies to v0.4.14, released 22 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 goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: api.skillmd.com9 addresses in 6 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
api.skillmd.com
AI services (4)
api-inference.modelscope.cnnamed 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.deepseek.comapi.siliconflow.cnopen.bigmodel.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Translation (1)
www.bing.com
Scholarly services (1)
export.arxiv.org
Apps you connect (1)
api.search.brave.com
Code hosting (1)
api.github.com
Where we found it
api.skillmd.comprefs-ui.js · line 238
const data = await this.publicRequest(`https://api.skillmd.com/v1/search?q=${encodeURIComponent(query)}&limit=20`);
api.deepseek.comprefs-ui.js · line 9
{ id: "deepseek", label: "DeepSeek", baseURL: "https://api.deepseek.com" },
api.siliconflow.cnprefs-ui.js · line 10
{ id: "siliconflow", label: "硅基流动(开源模型)", baseURL: "https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1" },
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 22 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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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, SiliconFlow, ModelScope and Zhipu GLM). What needs it: chat-model provider key (DeepSeek, SiliconFlow, ModelScope, Zhipu or custom); Brave and GitHub keys are optional extras.

Where your data goes

We found: contacts a server we couldn't identify: api.skillmd.com. 9 addresses in 6 groups.

Not identified (1)
api.skillmd.com
AI services (4)
api-inference.modelscope.cnnamed in its codeapi.deepseek.comapi.siliconflow.cnopen.bigmodel.cnnamed in its code
Translation (1)
www.bing.com
Scholarly services (1)
export.arxiv.org
Apps you connect (1)
api.search.brave.com
Code hosting (1)
api.github.com
Evidence · file and line
api.skillmd.comprefs-ui.js · line 238
const data = await this.publicRequest(`https://api.skillmd.com/v1/search?q=${encodeURIComponent(query)}&limit=20`);
api.deepseek.comprefs-ui.js · line 9
{ id: "deepseek", label: "DeepSeek", baseURL: "https://api.deepseek.com" },
api.siliconflow.cnprefs-ui.js · line 10
{ id: "siliconflow", label: "硅基流动(开源模型)", baseURL: "https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1" },

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