Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 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.
5
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 it runs a local server that any web page you visit can talk to, and 1 more finding
Next rung: A, once every finding in the code comes out low.
Applies to v0.8.4, released 5 Aug 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 reycn account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is a placeholder
Where your data goesOnly contacts programs on this computer1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Powerful capabilitiesRuns a local server that any web page you visit can talk to, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Runs a local server that any web page you visit can talk tomediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Runs a local server that any web page you visit can talk tocontent/engine/zotfind_engine.py · line 393
server = ThreadingHTTPServer(("127.0.0.1", args.port), make_handler(engine))
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/index.js · line 360
const process = Zotero.Utilities.Internal.exec(this.enginePython, [
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaManual updates only