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listen2papers for Zotero

by ysqander · github.com/ysqander/listen2papers-zotero

Zotero Desktop plugin for sending selected PDFs to listen2papers

Reading & PDFs
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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303
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts the developer's server: listen2papers.com
Applies to v0.1.0, released 3 Jun 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 ysqander account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from listen2papers.comThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesContacts the developer's server: listen2papers.com1 address in 1 group.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Developer's servers (1)
listen2papers.com
Where we found it
listen2papers.comdefaults/preferences/listen2papers.js · line 1
pref("extensions.listen2papers.apiBaseUrl", "https://listen2papers.com");
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 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.
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
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MaintenanceActive · last release 3 Jun 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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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 (listen2papers.com). What needs it: a plugin token generated in your listen2papers account settings (free tier available).
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: contacts the developer's server: listen2papers.com. 1 address in 1 group.

Developer's servers (1)
listen2papers.com
Evidence · file and line
listen2papers.comdefaults/preferences/listen2papers.js · line 1
pref("extensions.listen2papers.apiBaseUrl", "https://listen2papers.com");

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