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Zotero Book Splitter

by airalinknowledge · github.com/airalinknowledge/zotero-book-splitter

Split PDF and EPUB books into independently citable chapters while preserving the complete original book.

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (2.5 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
4
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
102
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.14.1, released 22 Aug 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.
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, 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 version 0.14.1, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify5 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.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.
Scholarly services (2)
api.crossref.orgopenlibrary.org
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Where we found it
api.openai.comcontent/ai-config.js · line 312
endpoint: "https://api.openai.com/v1/responses",
api.crossref.orgcontent/plugin.js · line 100261
`https://api.crossref.org/works?filter=type:book-chapter,isbn:${encodeURIComponent(isbn)}&rows=1000&select=title,author,page,ISBN,type`
openlibrary.orgcontent/plugin.js · line 100240
edition = await getJson(`https://openlibrary.org/isbn/${encodeURIComponent(isbn)}.json`);
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 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 22 Aug 20262 contributors
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: Native PDF bookmarks, local TOC-page scan and EPUB navigation. Needs a key (OpenAI and Google Gemini): AI table-of-contents recognition (OpenAI default, Gemini or other compatible API) needs a key; Crossref/Open Library lookups are keyless.
  • 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: only contacts services we could identify. 5 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (2)
api.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its code
Scholarly services (2)
api.crossref.orgopenlibrary.org
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.openai.comcontent/ai-config.js · line 312
endpoint: "https://api.openai.com/v1/responses",
api.crossref.orgcontent/plugin.js · line 100261
`https://api.crossref.org/works?filter=type:book-chapter,isbn:${encodeURIComponent(isbn)}&rows=1000&select=title,author,page,ISBN,type`
openlibrary.orgcontent/plugin.js · line 100240
edition = await getJson(`https://openlibrary.org/isbn/${encodeURIComponent(isbn)}.json`);

Forks and alternatives

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Install Zotero Book Splitter
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.14.1.xpi · 2.5 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