A powerful Zotero plugin that seamlessly bridges reference management with Markdown-based writing workflows. Generate inline citations with API links instantly, and integrate external applications through a local HTTP server.
Downloads a .xpi file (0.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
55
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
A+ABBC
because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control, and 2 more findings
Next rung: A, once every finding in the code comes out low.
Applies to v2.0.0, released 21 Jan 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyUpdates are set to come from an address someone else could controlThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
Updates are set to come from "username" on GitHub, an account that doesn't exist: anyone who registers that name could publish an update Zotero would installThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify7 addresses in 4 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.perplexity.ai
Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgdoi.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.www.worldcat.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.
Zotero (2)
Zotero lookup servicesapi.zotero.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)
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.perplexity.ailib.js · line 2802
this.baseUrl = "https://api.perplexity.ai";
api.crossref.orglib.js · line 2376
this.baseUrl = "https://api.crossref.org";
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 5 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
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.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…bootstrap.js · line 874
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · 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.
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What you'll need
Detected automatically
An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Copy Markdown Link and the local HTTP server. Needs a key (Perplexity): Perplexity API key for AI citation extraction from URLs.
Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10
Where your data goes
We found: only contacts services we could identify. 7 addresses in 4 groups.
AI services (1)
api.perplexity.ai
Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codewww.worldcat.orgnamed in its code
Zotero (2)
Zotero lookup servicesapi.zotero.orgnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.perplexity.ailib.js · line 2802
this.baseUrl = "https://api.perplexity.ai";
api.crossref.orglib.js · line 2376
this.baseUrl = "https://api.crossref.org";
Forks and alternatives
No forks listed.
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