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Zotero Skimming

by 00sapo · github.com/00sapo/zotero-skimming

A zotero extension that makes it easier skimming papers. Inspired by Semantic Scholar.

Reading & PDFsImport & metadataAI & summaries
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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.
17
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
45
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
GPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v0.2.0, released 13 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 9.
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 00sapo 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 goesIts code only names services we could identify2 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
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.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 2 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.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computercontent/model-manager.js · line 57
subprocess = ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs").Subprocess;
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
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MaintenanceActive · last release 13 Aug 20263 contributors
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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: Local Ollama summarization and the baseline ranker. Needs a key (OpenAI-compatible API (DeepSeek, OpenRouter, OpenAI)): Remote API summarization mode (OpenAI-compatible endpoint).
  • 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: its code only names services we could identify. 2 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (1)
api.openai.comnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its code

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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