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AskYourPDF

by AskYourPdf · github.com/AskYourPdf/zotero_plugin

AskYourPDF Zotero plugin

AI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (6.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
30
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
50,871
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
4
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it run code without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)
Applies to v1.0.35, released 6 May 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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 h4nz0x 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 goesContacts developers' servers: api-chat.askingstage.com, askyourpdf.com and 11 more15 addresses in 2 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Developer's servers (13)
api-chat.askingstage.comapi-doc.askingstage.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.api.askingstage.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.askyourpdf.comauth-service.askyourpdf.comauth.askingstage.combeta-auth.askingstage.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.chat-api.askyourpdf.comchat.askingstage.comlit-review.askingstage.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.next.askingstage.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.pro-plugin.askingstage.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.upload.askingstage.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.
On your computer (2)
127.0.0.1localhostnamed 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-chat.askingstage.comchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 6473
CONVERSATIONS_SERVER_URL: "https://api-chat.askingstage.com",
askyourpdf.comchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 6469
MAIN_APP_URL: "https://askyourpdf.com"
auth-service.askyourpdf.comchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 6461
AUTH_SERVER_URL: "https://auth-service.askyourpdf.com",
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it run code without asking you, and 4 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it run code without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)highHigh concern: a serious problem.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it run code with…chrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 120

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 6 May 20264 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English, Russian and Chinese
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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 keyNeeds a key you get from the service (AskYourPDF). What needs it: AskYourPDF account sign-in needed to use the chat.

Where your data goes

We found: contacts developers' servers: api-chat.askingstage.com, askyourpdf.com and 11 more. 15 addresses in 2 groups.

Developer's servers (13)
api-chat.askingstage.comapi-doc.askingstage.comnamed in its codeapi.askingstage.comnamed in its codeaskyourpdf.comauth-service.askyourpdf.comauth.askingstage.combeta-auth.askingstage.comnamed in its codechat-api.askyourpdf.comchat.askingstage.comlit-review.askingstage.comnamed in its codenext.askingstage.comnamed in its codepro-plugin.askingstage.comnamed in its codeupload.askingstage.comnamed in its code
On your computer (2)
127.0.0.1localhostnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api-chat.askingstage.comchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 6473
CONVERSATIONS_SERVER_URL: "https://api-chat.askingstage.com",
askyourpdf.comchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 6469
MAIN_APP_URL: "https://askyourpdf.com"
auth-service.askyourpdf.comchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 6461
AUTH_SERVER_URL: "https://auth-service.askyourpdf.com",

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The developer's response

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Install AskYourPDF
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it run code without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit).
Better-graded plugins for the same jobA+Add Items from TextA+MkteroA+Zotero 阅读模式沉浸式双语
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