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AskGPT - Zotero AI 阅读助手

by Marco0431 · github.com/Marco0431/askgpt-zotero

AskGPT - Zotero AI 文献阅读助手：选中文献文字 Ctrl+K 唤起 AI 问答，支持全文上下文缓存、联网搜索、内嵌浮动面板

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.5 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.
7
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 a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v1.2.10, released 11 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
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 Marco0431 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 identify3 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Apps you connect (1)
html.duckduckgo.com
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/askgpt.js · line 3641
Zotero.Prefs.get(ADDN + "baseURL") || "https://api.deepseek.com"
html.duckduckgo.comcontent/scripts/popup.js · line 85
url = "https://html.duckduckgo.com/html/?q=" + encodeURIComponent(q);
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/askgpt.js · line 129

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/askgpt.js · line 85

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, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 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 11 Sep 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: 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 (DeepSeek and SiliconFlow). What needs it: the AI question answering (default DeepSeek, or any OpenAI-compatible API) needs an API key.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its code
Apps you connect (1)
html.duckduckgo.com
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/askgpt.js · line 3641
Zotero.Prefs.get(ADDN + "baseURL") || "https://api.deepseek.com"
html.duckduckgo.comcontent/scripts/popup.js · line 85
url = "https://html.duckduckgo.com/html/?q=" + encodeURIComponent(q);

Forks and alternatives

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Install AskGPT - Zotero AI 阅读助手
BUse with care
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), and 1 more finding.Read the finding
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