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ZotLite

by LuckyFulong · github.com/LuckyFulong/zotlite

Zotero插件-ZotLite — Zotero AI 阅读助手-拥有高精度MinerU 文献解析、全文翻译、原文跳转、影响因子、引用量和元数据抓取功能。

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesTranslation
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Downloads a .xpi file (1.2 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.
11
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it changes Zotero settings that aren't its own, and 4 more findings
Applies to v1.1.3, released 5 Jul 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 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 transparencyMinified (compressed) code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the LuckyFulong 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 has no version for Zotero 10
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify11 addresses in 5 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (4)
api.deepseek.comapi.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.complatform.deepseek.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.
Translation (1)
translate.googleapis.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.
Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.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.api.semanticscholar.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.semanticscholar.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 (2)
api.tavily.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.mineru.net
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed 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.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/zotlite.js · line 317
K0=class extends xn{baseUrl;constructor(e){super(e),this.baseUrl=e.apiBaseUrl||"https://api.deepseek.com/v1"}get name(){return"DeepSeek"}get models(){return[{id:"deepseek-v4-flash",name:"DeepSeek V4
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/zotlite.js · line 315
V0=class extends xn{baseUrl;constructor(e){super(e),this.baseUrl=e.apiBaseUrl||"https://api.openai.com/v1"}get name(){return"OpenAI"}get models(){return[{id:"gpt-5.5",name:"GPT-5.5",maxTokens:128e3},
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/scripts/zotlite.js · line 316
e){this.validateConfig();let r=e.model||this.config.model||"gemini-2.5-flash",n=`https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/${r}:generateContent?key=${this.apiKey}`,i=this.buildRequestBod
Powerful capabilitiesChanges Zotero settings that aren't its own, and 8 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Changes Zotero settings that aren't its ownmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.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.Runs a server other computers on your network can reachmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.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
Changes Zotero settings that aren't its owncontent/chat/app.js · line 2240

Stops Zotero asking before it opens obsidian:// links in other apps

Zotero.Prefs.set("network.protocol-handler.warn-external.obsidian", false, true);
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/zotlite.js · line 4

zotero://plugin

.`)}}catch(a){r.logError(a),Wd(a.message,!1)}},newChannel(i){this.doAction(i)}};Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"]=n}};function Wd(t,e){let r=new Z
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/zotlite.js · line 4

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

ow:i})}catch(u){n.debug(u),i.console.log(u)}}},newChannel(r){this.doAction(r)}};Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"]=e}},B4=class L0{static v
Runs a server other computers on your network can reachcontent/scripts/zotlite.js · line 309
=${this.port}`);return}for(let e=this.port;e<=9880;e++)try{this.serverSocket=ai["@mozilla.org/network/server-socket;1"].createInstance(ii.nsIServerSocket),this.serverSocket.init(e,!1,-1);let r={onSock
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/zotlite.js · line 319

Programs it names include curl, wscript

;Zotero.debug("[ZotLite][MinerU] Using wscript to download zip silently"),await Zotero.Utilities.Internal.exec(Me,["//B","//Nologo",Be,M,C]);try{await l.remove(Be)}catch{}}else Zotero.debug(`[ZotLite]
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 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 5 Jul 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: English and Chinese
No further detail for this area yet.
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, Google AI Studio (Gemini), MinerU, Tavily and Semantic Scholar). What needs it: its main feature, the AI reading assistant (DeepSeek, OpenAI or Gemini key); MinerU parsing, Semantic Scholar and Tavily need their own keys.
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 11 addresses in 5 groups.

AI services (4)
api.deepseek.comapi.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.complatform.deepseek.comnamed in its code
Translation (1)
translate.googleapis.comnamed in its code
Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgnamed in its codeapi.semanticscholar.orgnamed in its codewww.semanticscholar.orgnamed in its code
Apps you connect (2)
api.tavily.comnamed in its codemineru.net
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/zotlite.js · line 317
K0=class extends xn{baseUrl;constructor(e){super(e),this.baseUrl=e.apiBaseUrl||"https://api.deepseek.com/v1"}get name(){return"DeepSeek"}get models(){return[{id:"deepseek-v4-flash",name:"DeepSeek V4
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/zotlite.js · line 315
V0=class extends xn{baseUrl;constructor(e){super(e),this.baseUrl=e.apiBaseUrl||"https://api.openai.com/v1"}get name(){return"OpenAI"}get models(){return[{id:"gpt-5.5",name:"GPT-5.5",maxTokens:128e3},
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/scripts/zotlite.js · line 316
e){this.validateConfig();let r=e.model||this.config.model||"gemini-2.5-flash",n=`https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/${r}:generateContent?key=${this.apiKey}`,i=this.buildRequestBod

Forks and alternatives

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