Downloads a .xpi file (7.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
54
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
6,166
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
A+ABBC
because it contacts a server on a hosting platform: read.zotero-syllabus.workers.dev, and 3 more findings
Next rung: A, once every finding in the code comes out low.
Applies to v1.12.11, released 24 Sep 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, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesContacts a server on a hosting platform: read.zotero-syllabus.workers.dev7 addresses in 5 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Cloud functions (1)
read.zotero-syllabus.workers.dev
Scholarly services (3)
covers.openlibrary.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.jstor.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.
Apps you connect (1)
www.google.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.
Zotero (1)
www.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)
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.
Where we found it
read.zotero-syllabus.workers.devcontent/scripts/syllabus.js · line 9202
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 7 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.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Adds Zotero translators it shipslowLow concern.Other programs on this computer can change your library through itlowLow 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…content/scripts/syllabus.js · line 544