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Deepseek Copliot

by astro-koko · github.com/astro-koko/deepseek-copilot-for-zotero

Reading copilot for Zotero powered by the DeepSeek API and scoped to your local papers, PDFs, and collections.

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Downloads a .xpi file (1.4 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
33
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
4,668
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it keeps its own tables in Zotero's database, and 2 more findings
Applies to v1.0.1, released 8 Aug 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, 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 goesOnly contacts services we could identify4 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.deepseek.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.platform.deepseek.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.
Scholarly services (1)
api.openalex.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.
Apps you connect (1)
api.tavily.com
Where we found it
api.tavily.comcontent/scripts/zotero-ai-assistant.js · line 57661
var TAVILY_BASE_URL = "https://api.tavily.com";
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.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Keeps its own tables in Zotero's databasecontent/scripts/zotero-ai-assistant.js · line 58974

Tables: threads

await db.queryAsync(`
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/zotero-ai-assistant.js · line 54323

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/zotero-ai-assistant.js · line 54279

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 8 Aug 20263 contributors
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). What needs it: DeepSeek API key needed for the assistant.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comnamed in its codeplatform.deepseek.comnamed in its code
Scholarly services (1)
api.openalex.orgnamed in its code
Apps you connect (1)
api.tavily.com
Evidence · file and line
api.tavily.comcontent/scripts/zotero-ai-assistant.js · line 57661
var TAVILY_BASE_URL = "https://api.tavily.com";

Forks and alternatives

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Before you install: It keeps its own tables in Zotero's database, and 2 more findings.Read the finding
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