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Zhutero

by chrisyangqn · github.com/chrisyangqn/zotero-zhutero

AI-powered reading framework & summarization for Zotero

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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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.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
47
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.0.6.17, released 22 Jul 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
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 chrisyangqn 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 identify2 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.com
Where we found it
api.anthropic.comsrc/llm.js · line 8
baseUrl: "https://api.anthropic.com/v1",
api.openai.comsrc/llm.js · line 17
baseUrl: "https://api.openai.com/v1",
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 3 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.Other programs on this computer can change your library through itlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · not 9, 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 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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 22 Jul 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in English and ChineseInterface: 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 (Anthropic and OpenAI). What needs it: Anthropic or OpenAI (or a custom OpenAI-compatible endpoint); generation refuses to run without a key.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 2 addresses in 1 group.

AI services (2)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.com
Evidence · file and line
api.anthropic.comsrc/llm.js · line 8
baseUrl: "https://api.anthropic.com/v1",
api.openai.comsrc/llm.js · line 17
baseUrl: "https://api.openai.com/v1",

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install Zhutero
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.6.17.xpi · 0.05 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures