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ice-cream

by ice-cream-cpu · github.com/ice-cream-cpu/Zotero-Plugin-Paper-Reading

Public releases and documentation for the ice-cream Zotero AI reading plugin.The plugin can help you to read paper with AI, which may accelerate your research.

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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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.
3
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
28
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
because it loads native code
Applies to v0.6.3, released 27 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the ice-cream-cpu 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 repository (under its old name)The update address offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify4 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (4)
api.anthropic.comapi.deepseek.comapi.openai.comdashscope.aliyuncs.com
Where we found it
api.anthropic.combootstrap.js · line 52
endpoint: "https://api.anthropic.com",
api.deepseek.combootstrap.js · line 30
endpoint: "https://api.deepseek.com",
api.openai.combootstrap.js · line 39
endpoint: "https://api.openai.com/v1",
Powerful capabilitiesLoads native code, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Loads native codemediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Loads native codebootstrap.js · line 1240
return ctypes.cast(ctypes.uintptr_t(numericHandle), ctypes.voidptr_t);
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 keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 27 Aug 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
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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 (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Anthropic and Alibaba Qwen (DashScope)). What needs it: An API key from the chosen AI provider (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Claude, Qwen or custom); the plugin refuses to ask without one.
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 1 group.

AI services (4)
api.anthropic.comapi.deepseek.comapi.openai.comdashscope.aliyuncs.com
Evidence · file and line
api.anthropic.combootstrap.js · line 52
endpoint: "https://api.anthropic.com",
api.deepseek.combootstrap.js · line 30
endpoint: "https://api.deepseek.com",
api.openai.combootstrap.js · line 39
endpoint: "https://api.openai.com/v1",

Forks and alternatives

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Before you install: It loads native code.Read the finding
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