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Zotero–Obsidian Connector

by kimstitute · github.com/kimstitute/zotero-obsidian-connector

Automatic literature notes, Korean abstract translation, and a shared Markdown editor for Zotero and Obsidian.

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingTranslationAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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0
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14
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 signs in using another app's identity
Applies to v0.5.0, released 16 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 9.
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)
auth.openai.comseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.chatgpt.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.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Powerful capabilitiesSigns in using another app's identity, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Signs in using another app's identitymediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Signs in using another app's identitycodex-translation.js · line 6

Signs in as Codex CLI

const clientId = 'app_EMoamEEZ73f0CkXaXp7hrann';
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9 · not 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 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 16 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface 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: The core connector (literature notes, links, Markdown editor). Needs a key (OpenAI ChatGPT): Korean abstract translation via ChatGPT sign-in or an OpenAI-compatible endpoint (a key may be needed for cloud services).
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (2)
auth.openai.comseen when we ran itchatgpt.comnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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The developer's response

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Before you install: It signs in using another app's identity.Read the finding
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