Plugins / Reading & PDFs

Zotero AI Reading (Windows)

by zhonghaoyi · github.com/zhonghaoyi/zotero-ai-reading

Send the selected Zotero item's PDF and a saved prompt to a configurable web AI chat.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.05 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
12
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
39
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 launches programs on your computer
Applies to v0.4.141, released 15 Jul 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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 zhonghaoyi 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 identify6 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (6)
chat.deepseek.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.chatglm.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.chatgpt.comclaude.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.gemini.google.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.grok.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.
Where we found it
chatgpt.compreferences.xhtml · line 36
<menuitem value="chatgpt" label="ChatGPT(https://chatgpt.com)"/>
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 3 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.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Keeps its own database filelowLow concern.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computerzotero-ai-reading.js · line 2338

Programs it names include ln, osascript, sh

let process = Cc["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(Ci.nsIProcess);
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
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 15 Jul 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

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 6 addresses in 1 group.

AI services (6)
chat.deepseek.comnamed in its codechatglm.cnnamed in its codechatgpt.comclaude.ainamed in its codegemini.google.comnamed in its codegrok.comnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
chatgpt.compreferences.xhtml · line 36
<menuitem value="chatgpt" label="ChatGPT(https://chatgpt.com)"/>

Forks and alternatives

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