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ZotMind

by 9527crazy-2025 · github.com/9527crazy-2025/ZotMind

一个Zotero AI辅助文献阅读插件. https://my.feishu.cn/wiki/SZFewHxrdiMsrLk8i09c3a0onwe?from=from_copylink

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (2.5 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
9
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
103
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because its code is obfuscated: deliberately scrambled, so we couldn't check all of it
Applies to v0.7.0, released 7 Sep 2026Code checked · in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026 it did something its card didn't describe
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 transparencyObfuscated code: deliberately scrambled, so we couldn't check all of itThe developer uploaded the release file from the 9527crazy-2025 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.HighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Updates
Updates come from github.comThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesContacts servers we couldn't identify: 8.162.5.39 and www.baidu.com14 addresses in 6 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (2)
8.162.5.39seen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.www.baidu.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.
AI services (8)
api.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.api.openai.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.api.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.ark.cn-beijing.volces.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.chat.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.chatgpt.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.dashscope.aliyuncs.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.generativelanguage.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.
Translation (1)
www.bing.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 (1)
doi.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.
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.
Powerful capabilitiesKeeps its own tables in Zotero's database, and 6 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Keeps its own tables in Zotero's databasemediumMedium 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.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Keeps its own tables in Zotero's databasechrome/content/scripts/zotmind.js · line 1
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A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…chrome/content/scripts/zotmind.js · line 1

zotero://plugin

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A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptchrome/content/scripts/zotmind.js · line 1

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

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Launches programs on your computerchrome/content/scripts/zotmind.js · line 1

Programs it names include tasklist

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Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needOr: a model on your own computerDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 7 Sep 20261 contributor
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
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: contacts servers we couldn't identify: 8.162.5.39 and www.baidu.com. 14 addresses in 6 groups.

Not identified (2)
8.162.5.39seen when we ran itwww.baidu.comnamed in its code
AI services (8)
api.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeark.cn-beijing.volces.comnamed in its codechat.deepseek.comnamed in its codechatgpt.comnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codegenerativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its code
Translation (1)
www.bing.comnamed in its code
Scholarly services (1)
doi.orgnamed in its code
Apps you connect (1)
www.google.comnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

The developer hasn't responded. Developers can reply here, and their reply sits next to our findings.I'm the developer
Install ZotMind
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itIts code is obfuscated: deliberately scrambled, so we couldn't check all of it.
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