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Paper AI Colleague

by mqjinwon · github.com/mqjinwon/zotero-paper-ai

Zotero AI colleague: translate, explain, chat, figure vision, paper RAG

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.3 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.
6
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it signs in using another app's identity, and 3 more findings
Applies to v0.1.3, released 10 Aug 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 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 identify5 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (5)
api.openai.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.api.x.aiauth.openai.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.auth.x.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.chatgpt.com
Where we found it
api.x.aicontent/scripts/paperai.js · line 5830
grokBaseUrl: prefStr("grokBaseUrl") || "https://api.x.ai/v1",
chatgpt.comcontent/scripts/paperai.js · line 5944
"https://chatgpt.com/backend-api/codex/responses",
Powerful capabilitiesSigns in using another app's identity, and 6 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.A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Reuses a sign-in you saved in another programmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Signs in using another app's identitycontent/scripts/paperai.js · line 280

Signs in as Codex CLI

CODEX_CLIENT_ID = "app_EMoamEEZ73f0CkXaXp7hrann";
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/paperai.js · line 2117

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/paperai.js · line 2073

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Reuses a sign-in you saved in another programcontent/scripts/paperai.js · line 126

Reuses the sign-in you saved in Codex CLI, Grok CLI

return store.join(store.homeDir(), ".codex", "auth.json");
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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 10 Aug 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 (xAI (Grok) and OpenAI (Codex)). What needs it: Sign-in to Grok or Codex via CLI (grok login / codex login) or a Grok API key; default provider is Grok.
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 5 addresses in 1 group.

AI services (5)
api.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.x.aiauth.openai.comnamed in its codeauth.x.ainamed in its codechatgpt.com
Evidence · file and line
api.x.aicontent/scripts/paperai.js · line 5830
grokBaseUrl: prefStr("grokBaseUrl") || "https://api.x.ai/v1",
chatgpt.comcontent/scripts/paperai.js · line 5944
"https://chatgpt.com/backend-api/codex/responses",

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