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WeChat Article Reference Importer for Zotero

by nkbaim · github.com/nkbaim/zotero-wechat-importer

Extract academic references from WeChat articles, verify them, and import them into Zotero.

Import & metadataAI & summaries
View source
Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
0
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 v0.1.0, released 17 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, 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 goesOnly contacts services we could identify6 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Scholarly services (4)
api.crossref.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.eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govnamed 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)
Zotero lookup services
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comcontent/wechat-import.js · line 3
deepSeekURL: "https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions",
api.crossref.orgcontent/wechat-import.js · line 330
`https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(candidate.doi)}`
eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govcontent/wechat-import.js · line 277
`https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/esearch.fcgi?${searchParams}`
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwordsLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 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 17 Sep 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). What needs it: DeepSeek API key, needed for the AI step that finds references in the article.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 6 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Scholarly services (4)
api.crossref.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codeeutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govnamed in its code
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comcontent/wechat-import.js · line 3
deepSeekURL: "https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions",
api.crossref.orgcontent/wechat-import.js · line 330
`https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(candidate.doi)}`
eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.govcontent/wechat-import.js · line 277
`https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/esearch.fcgi?${searchParams}`

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install WeChat Article Reference Importer for Zotero
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.0.xpi · 0.02 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