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sentAI

by GreyCatProductions · github.com/GreyCatProductions/sentAI

zotero plugin integrating semantic search into zotero

Import & metadataAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.07 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.
9
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: 141.89.241.146, and 4 more findings
Applies to v1.0.0, released 14 Jul 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 9.
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 goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: 141.89.241.1463 addresses in 3 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
141.89.241.146
AI services (1)
generativelanguage.googleapis.com
On your computer (1)
localhost
Where we found it
141.89.241.146content/scripts/sentai.js · line 3873
var DEFAULT_SERVER_URL = "http://141.89.241.146";
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/scripts/sentai.js · line 3920
url = `https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1/models/${m}:generateContent?key=${key}`;
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.Sends your text or keys unencrypted (http://) to 141.89.241.146mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.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/sentai.js · line 3693

Tables: sentai

await Zotero.DB.queryAsync(`
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/sentai.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/sentai.js · line 85

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Sends your text or keys unencrypted (http://) to 141.89.241.146content/scripts/sentai.js · line 3873

Anyone on the network in between can read it

var DEFAULT_SERVER_URL = "http://141.89.241.146";
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 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 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 14 Jul 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
No further detail for this area yet.
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 key for some featuresWorks without one: The developer's default server for embeddings and chat (no key field is needed), or local Ollama. Needs a key (Google Gemini, Anthropic and OpenAI-compatible provider): Chat answers via your own provider (Gemini, Anthropic or OpenAI-compatible) need that provider's key.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: contacts a server we couldn't identify: 141.89.241.146. 3 addresses in 3 groups.

Not identified (1)
141.89.241.146
AI services (1)
generativelanguage.googleapis.com
On your computer (1)
localhost
Evidence · file and line
141.89.241.146content/scripts/sentai.js · line 3873
var DEFAULT_SERVER_URL = "http://141.89.241.146";
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/scripts/sentai.js · line 3920
url = `https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1/models/${m}:generateContent?key=${key}`;

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The developer's response

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