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Zotero AI Reader

by MagicDakeAI · github.com/MagicDakeAI/zotero-ai-reader

Zotero 10 的纯插件式 AI 论文翻译工具

Reading & PDFsAI & summariesTranslation
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Downloads a .xpi file (1.0 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.
2
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.6.6, released 16 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 MagicDakeAI 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 repository (under its old name)The update address lists version 0.6.8, but its download link is broken, so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesIts code only names services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
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.
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computer, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 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 16 Sep 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
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: Ollama on the user's own computer, which needs no key. Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, OpenRouter and SiliconFlow): Cloud services (DeepSeek, OpenAI, OpenRouter, SiliconFlow) need the user's own API key.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: its code only names services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.

AI services (1)
api.deepseek.comnamed in its code

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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The developer's response

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Install Zotero AI Reader
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.6.6.xpi · 1.0 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures