Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
3
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
345
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
A+ABBC
because it keeps its own tables in Zotero's database, and 2 more findings
Next rung: A, once every finding in the code comes out low.
Applies to v0.1.9, released 10 May 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the cannolis 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 is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify4 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comopenrouter.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.
Scholarly services (2)
arxiv.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.export.arxiv.org
Powerful capabilitiesKeeps its own tables in Zotero's database, and 5 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Keeps its own tables in Zotero's databasemediumMedium 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.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Sends lookups unencrypted (http://) to export.arxiv.orglowLow concern.
Where we found it
Keeps its own tables in Zotero's databasecontent/scripts/zotread.js · line 50
Tables: zotread_anchor, zotread_idea, zotread_override, zotread_similarity, zotread_status and 1 more
await Zotero.DB.queryAsync(
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/zotread.js · line 2323
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.
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 (DeepSeek, OpenAI and OpenRouter). What needs it: An API key for the LLM provider (default DeepSeek); it can be a local Ollama endpoint instead.
Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10
Where your data goes
We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 2 groups.