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PaperView Query

by j-cyoung · github.com/j-cyoung/PaperViewZoteroPlugin

基于LLM的批量文档搜索、总结，简单易用。支持在zotero中选择指定文档，然后使用LLM进行相同论文的批量查询或合并查询，摆脱论文相关的体力劳动工作（比如论文摘要、GPU算力检查等）

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.06 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.
560
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because any website you visit can make it act through its local server: it doesn't check where requests come from, and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.5.32, released 12 Feb 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 8.
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 j-cyoung 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 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.siliconflow.cn
Scholarly services (1)
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.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
api.siliconflow.cnmodules/paperview-plugin.js · line 53
base_url: "https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1",
Powerful capabilitiesAny website you visit can make it act through its local server: it doesn't check where requests come from, and 5 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Any website you visit can make it act through its local server: it doesn't check where requests come fromhighHigh concern: a serious problem.Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versionhighHigh concern: a serious problem.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium 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
Any website you visit can make it act through its local server: it d…service/local_service.py · line 1127

A website can make it send your saved API key to an address the website picks

server = ThreadingHTTPServer((args.host, args.port), DemoHandler)
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versionmodules/paperview-plugin.js · line 1528

pip, pymupdf4llm, requests and 1 more: installs whatever version is newest when it installs them, at startup, without asking

await runProcessChecked(envPython, [
Launches programs on your computermodules/paperview-plugin.js · line 1442

Programs it names include py, python, python3

const proc = Cc["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(Ci.nsIProcess);
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 8 · not 9, 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 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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 12 Feb 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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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 (SiliconFlow). What needs it: LLM API key for the OpenAI-compatible service (default SiliconFlow).
  • Zotero 8Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

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

AI services (1)
api.siliconflow.cn
Scholarly services (1)
arxiv.orgnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
api.siliconflow.cnmodules/paperview-plugin.js · line 53
base_url: "https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1",

Forks and alternatives

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Install PaperView Query
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itAny website you visit can make it act through its local server: it doesn't check where requests come from, and 1 more finding.
Better-graded plugins for the same jobA+Add Items from TextA+MkteroA+Zotero 阅读模式沉浸式双语
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