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Hanchen's Zotero TLDR

by XuZhiangDLUT · github.com/XuZhiangDLUT/ZoteroTLDR

AI-powered Zotero paper summarizer with Gemini Native, OpenAI-compatible, and MiMo providers

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.08 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
66
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
19
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts servers we couldn't identify: cpa.20020519.xyz and x666.me, and 2 more findings
Applies to v0.3.8, released 6 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 7, 8, 9.
Fork of Zhang-ren/Zotero-AI-SummarizerA copy of another listed plugin, changed by someone else.
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 goesContacts servers we couldn't identify: cpa.20020519.xyz and x666.me4 addresses in 2 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (2)
cpa.20020519.xyzx666.me
AI services (2)
api.xiaomimimo.comtoken-plan-cn.xiaomimimo.com
Where we found it
cpa.20020519.xyzcontent/scripts/hanchenszoterotldr.js · line 6117
apiBase: "https://cpa.20020519.xyz/v1",
x666.mecontent/scripts/hanchenszoterotldr.js · line 6097
apiBase: "https://x666.me/v1",
api.xiaomimimo.comcontent/scripts/hanchenszoterotldr.js · line 6157
apiBase: "https://api.xiaomimimo.com/v1",
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
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.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/hanchenszoterotldr.js · line 143

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/hanchenszoterotldr.js · line 89

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
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 6 Sep 202619 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
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 (Xiaomi MiMo, Google Gemini and OpenAI-compatible gateway). What needs it: every provider profile (Gemini, OpenAI-compatible, MiMo) needs the user's own API key; the default profile is MiMo Balance API.
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: contacts servers we couldn't identify: cpa.20020519.xyz and x666.me. 4 addresses in 2 groups.

Not identified (2)
cpa.20020519.xyzx666.me
AI services (2)
api.xiaomimimo.comtoken-plan-cn.xiaomimimo.com
Evidence · file and line
cpa.20020519.xyzcontent/scripts/hanchenszoterotldr.js · line 6117
apiBase: "https://cpa.20020519.xyz/v1",
x666.mecontent/scripts/hanchenszoterotldr.js · line 6097
apiBase: "https://x666.me/v1",
api.xiaomimimo.comcontent/scripts/hanchenszoterotldr.js · line 6157
apiBase: "https://api.xiaomimimo.com/v1",

Forks and alternatives

Fork of Zhang-ren/Zotero-AI-Summarizer.

No forks listed.

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Before you install: It contacts servers we couldn't identify: cpa.20020519.xyz and x666.me, and 2 more findings.Read the finding
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