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PaperPilot

by wyhao2333 · github.com/wyhao2333/zotero-paperpilot

Zotero 10 academic reading assistant with selection translation, contextual AI Q&A, paper digest, and Zotero note export.

Reading & PDFsAI & summariesTranslationFiles, sync & backup
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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.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
27
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 v1.0.1, released 19 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 wyhao2333 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 repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify11 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (6)
api.deepseek.comapi.moonshot.cnapi.openai.comapi.siliconflow.cndashscope.aliyuncs.comopen.bigmodel.cn
Translation (4)
api.mymemory.translated.netdict.youdao.comtranslate.googleapis.comwww.bing.com
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comaddon/index.js · line 74
baseUrl: "https://api.deepseek.com/v1",
api.moonshot.cnaddon/index.js · line 90
baseUrl: "https://api.moonshot.cn/v1",
api.openai.comaddon/index.js · line 82
baseUrl: "https://api.openai.com/v1",
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow 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 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 19 Sep 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: 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: selection translation with MyMemory (the default translation service). Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Zhipu, Moonshot, Alibaba Qwen and SiliconFlow): the AI features (Q&A, digest, AI translation) need a key for hosted providers.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 11 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (6)
api.deepseek.comapi.moonshot.cnapi.openai.comapi.siliconflow.cndashscope.aliyuncs.comopen.bigmodel.cn
Translation (4)
api.mymemory.translated.netdict.youdao.comtranslate.googleapis.comwww.bing.com
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comaddon/index.js · line 74
baseUrl: "https://api.deepseek.com/v1",
api.moonshot.cnaddon/index.js · line 90
baseUrl: "https://api.moonshot.cn/v1",
api.openai.comaddon/index.js · line 82
baseUrl: "https://api.openai.com/v1",

Forks and alternatives

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Install PaperPilot
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.1.xpi · 0.4 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