Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
14
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
A+ABBC
because it launches programs on your computer
Next rung: A, once every finding in the code comes out low.
Applies to v0.2.3, released 24 Sep 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the benshen94 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 repositoryZotero will update it on Zotero 9 to version 0.2.4 from benshen94/zotero-ask on GitHub (rated: Review the details)
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
Codex CLI (OpenAI)
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 1 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computerbootstrap.js · line 835
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.
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 (OpenAI Codex / ChatGPT account). What needs it: A signed-in Codex (ChatGPT) account via the Codex CLI; the plugin itself has no API key field.
Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10
Where your data goes
We found: only contacts services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.