Zotero Plugins Atlas

Zotero AI plugins that work without an API key

106 of the 408 AI plugins we list work without an API key. 35 need no key at all, and 71 work without one but need a key for some services. 57 of them can use a local model, such as one running in Ollama, so your text needn't leave your computer.

What the labels mean

No API key needed
Nothing in it needs a key you supply. It may still send your text to a service, so check "Where your data goes" on its card.
API key optional
It works without one, but some of the services it offers need a key. The card lists which.
Can use a local model
It can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.

Each answer has to quote the plugin's own documentation or code, and a second, independent check has to agree. 20 more AI plugins can use a local model but still ask for a key, and for 179 we couldn't tell, so they aren't listed here. Every AI plugin is in AI & summaries.

The plugins

Atlas grade
106 plugins
llm-for-zoteroyilewang/llm-for-zotero

An AI assistant in the reader: chat with a PDF, selection, figures or several papers, with citations that jump to the source passage.

API key optionalWorks without one: local OpenAI-compatible models, WebChat (ChatGPT web sync) and Codex App Server, which use no provider API key. Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic and DeepSeek): standard API providers need your own API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.38k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.863,958 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 2 Nov 2026Last commit or release on 2 Nov 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version, and 1 more findingv3.9.16 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
papersgptpapersgpt/papersgpt-for-zotero

An AI research assistant that chats with PDFs and answers questions across your whole library with clickable citations.

API key optionalWorks without one: integrated local LLMs (one-click download), Ollama or a local OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek and OpenRouter): cloud models (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek etc.).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.9.8k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.212,123 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 3 Nov 2026Last commit or release on 3 Nov 2026, within the past 6 months.
–Not graded yetAtlas grade –: We couldn't check it yet.because papersgpt-v2.2.0.xpi is 202 MB, over our 60 MB analysis limitv2.2.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Gardenl0o0/Garden-for-Zotero

A helper for Chinese-language Zotero users.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: the built-in free model quota and CSL style downloads. Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI Studio, SiliconFlow and other LLM providers): your own keys are needed only for the third-party model providers it configures.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.23k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.179,010 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 28 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts developers' servers: gpt.magiczotero.top and soil.magiczotero.top, and 4 more findingsv0.2.17 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Ze Notesfrianasoa/Ze-Notes

Shows your notes and annotations as an editable table per collection, with items as rows and tags as columns.

API key optionalWorks without one: Notes and annotations tables, editing, export, Tesseract OCR, Google translation. Needs a key (DeepL, OpenAI, Google Gemini, DeepSeek and Anthropic): Translation (DeepL) and generative AI services (OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, Claude, custom provider).
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.11k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.127,299 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 28 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.2.3 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero MCP Plugincookjohn/zotero-mcp

Runs a Model Context Protocol server inside Zotero so AI clients such as Claude Desktop can use your library.

API key optionalWorks without one: The MCP server for AI clients (search, read, write) runs locally with no key. Needs a key (OpenAI, SiliconFlow, Voyage AI and Google Gemini): Semantic search embeddings via a hosted provider such as OpenAI.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.33k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.101,677 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 9 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 9 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv1.6.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ZotSeek | AI-Powered Semantic Search & MCP Serverintrofini/ZotSeek

Semantic search for your library that runs locally.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.3.8k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.50,037 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 8 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 8 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
–Not graded yetAtlas grade –: We couldn't check it yet.because zotseek-1.22.6.xpi is 99 MB, over our 60 MB analysis limitv1.22.6 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
AIdeaVisterainer/aidea-zotero

An AI side panel for the library and the PDF or EPUB reader: chat about papers, translate selected text, and translate whole papers into bilingual PDFs.

API key optionalWorks without one: local models such as Ollama or LM Studio, which need no key. Needs a key (OpenAI, Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot, OpenRouter, DeepSeek and Groq): cloud providers: ChatGPT/Gemini/Copilot sign-in (OAuth) or an API key for hosted OpenAI-compatible services.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.2.8k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.26,563 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 28 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versionv3.7.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
BibGenieBaiRuic/BibGenie

An AI research agent in the Zotero sidebar that answers questions using items, PDFs, notes, snapshots, images or collections as context.

API key optionalWorks without one: BibGenie's official model options, usable for the first question with no key. Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Google Gemini, OpenRouter and Groq): Connecting your own provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Gemini, OpenRouter, Groq, OpenAI-compatible endpoints) needs your own key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.840 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.21,422 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 1 Nov 2026Last commit or release on 1 Nov 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because its code names developers' servers: bibgenie.com, llm.bibgenie.com and www.bibgenie.com, and 2 more findingsv0.9.5 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero TLDRsyt2/Zotero-TLDR

Automatically fetches the TL;DR one-sentence summary from Semantic Scholar for your items and shows it in the item pane.

ArchivedThe developer has archived the repository: it won't get updates or fixes.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7, but not in the current Zotero (10).14k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.18,161 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv1.0.7 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Paper OutlineDrinkTea905/zotero-paper-outline

Uses an AI model to write a whole-paper summary saved as a note, plus a page-linked outline in the reader's outline pane.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: local Ollama (no key needed). Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Moonshot (Kimi), Zhipu, Alibaba Qwen, SiliconFlow, Xiaomi MiMo and MinerU): cloud AI providers (DeepSeek default, OpenAI, Kimi, etc.) and MinerU for scanned PDFs.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.2.4k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.6,808 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 4 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 4 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it loads native codev1.7.10 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Add Items from Textjmiba/Zotero-add-items-from-text

Pastes unstructured text containing references into a dialog, uses an AI model to extract them, and imports the ones you pick into your collection.

API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama on the local computer needs no key. Needs a key (Google AI Studio (Gemini) and OpenAI): Gemini (the default provider) and OpenAI-compatible cloud providers need the user's own key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.860 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.3,021 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 9 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 9 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.0.16 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero MCP for Claude Codelricher7329/zotero-mcp-claude-code

Runs an MCP server inside Zotero so AI assistants can use your library.

API key optionalWorks without one: The MCP server for AI clients runs locally with no key. Needs a key (OpenAI, SiliconFlow, Voyage AI and Google Gemini): Semantic search embeddings via a hosted provider such as OpenAI.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.1.1k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.2,829 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 8 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 8 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it runs a local server; a setting (off by default) opens it to your networkv1.8.10 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Latticebirugit/zotero-grounded-qa

Lattice lists every annotation across your library in one window, filterable by colour, tag and keyword, and exports them with citations.

API key optionalWorks without one: Annotation browser and idea layer; AI Q&A with local Ollama needs no key. Needs a key (Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepSeek and xAI): Hosted AI providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepSeek, xAI) need an API key for the AI Q&A.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).2.5k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.2,573 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 14 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 14 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv4.1.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero AgentpsiQAQ/zotero-agent

Runs an MCP server inside Zotero with 47 tools so an AI client can operate your library.

API key optionalWorks without one: The built-in MCP server for AI clients works with its own local token; Ollama embeddings need no key. Needs a key (Clarivate Web of Science, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Voyage AI, OpenRouter, SiliconFlow, Alibaba DashScope and Zhipu): Web of Science Starter search needs the user's own Clarivate key; cloud embedding providers (OpenAI, Google, etc.) need keys.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.1k in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.1,312 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 5 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 5 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts servers we couldn't identify: sci-hub.usualwant.com, www.pismin.com and 2 more, and 6 more findingsv2.2.2 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero AI 科研阅读助手daxiaxiong88/zotero-research

A reading sidebar for Zotero 10 that sends the current page, selection or full text to AI chat.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Web AI relay mode using already logged-in Gemini, DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Kimi, Claude or AI Studio pages in the browser. Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI-compatible provider and Anthropic-compatible provider): Direct API mode (model API key for an OpenAI/Anthropic-compatible endpoint).
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.490 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.1,028 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 24 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 24 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv0.9.6 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
AutotagLilyKun064/Autotag_zotero_plugin

Suggests and adds tags to selected items using an LLM, with a choice of what item information and full text to send.

API key optionalWorks without one: local models through Ollama need no key. Needs a key (OpenAI, Google Gemini, DeepSeek and OpenRouter): the cloud providers (OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, OpenRouter) each need the user's own API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.230 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.1,018 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 11 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 11 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv7.0.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Paper FeedJarvis-Towne/paper-feed-zotero

Fetches journal RSS feeds, filters them by keyword rules, and serves the matches as a local RSS feed that Zotero subscribes to.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: RSS fetching, keyword filtering and local RSS feed. Needs a key (OpenAI-compatible API provider): AI summaries (OpenAI-compatible API key).
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.440 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.997 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 21 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.2.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ConfuciusZionDoki/confucius

A research assistant chat inside Zotero that discovers papers through OpenAlex, fetches available full text and reads or compares papers with you.

API key optionalWorks without one: Native runtime with a local Ollama endpoint (usually no key). Needs a key (OpenAlex and OpenAI or other OpenAI-compatible provider): OpenAlex literature search needs an OpenAlex API key; OpenAI-compatible endpoints need an API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.120 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.894 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 31 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 31 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 3 more findingsv0.6.4 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero Prismmxlapan/zotero-prism

Four optional modules: library analytics, an AI assistant, layout-keeping full-text translation and reading management.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Library visualization, reading analytics and Google translation (the default engine). Needs a key (OpenAI, DeepL, Microsoft Translator, Baidu Translate, NiuTrans and easyScholar): The AI copilot (Lens) needs a key for its model provider (default OpenAI); some translation engines (DeepL, Microsoft, Baidu, NiuTrans) and easyScholar rankings need keys.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.380 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.756 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 15 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 15 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: www.qianwen.com, and 3 more findingsv1.0.2 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
PaperZorroRafael-Silva-Oliveira/paperzorro

Searches PubMed, arXiv and bioRxiv/medRxiv with a visual boolean query builder.

API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama on your own machine (the default); PubMed, arXiv and bioRxiv searches need no key. Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic and Google Gemini): optional cloud AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).470 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.726 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 27 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 27 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
RSSrchSolveSaint/RSSrch-for-Zotero

Turns RSS feeds into a research discovery workflow: organise feeds into folders and filter articles with customisable rules.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 10, 11 beta.110 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.633 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 5 Nov 2026Last commit or release on 5 Nov 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv1.1.6 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero Agent Bridgealex-roc/zotero-agent

A small bridge plugin that gives Zotero's read-only local API a token-protected write endpoint.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.290 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.617 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 26 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 26 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it runs code other programs on this computer send itv0.8.8 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
AI OCR4965898/Zotero-AI-OCR

Runs OCR on PDFs and image annotations with PaddleOCR, MinerU or AI vision models, saving the result as a Markdown note.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama, a local model, needs no key. Needs a key (Baidu AI Studio (PaddleOCR), MinerU, OpenAI and Google Gemini): PaddleOCR (default engine) and MinerU tokens, and the cloud AI vision providers.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).150 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.574 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 29 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 29 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: discovery-api.intern-ai.org.cn, and 2 more findingsv1.10.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Semantic SearchilDon/zotero-semantic-search

Searches the full text of your PDFs by meaning rather than keywords, in many languages, with results linked to the item and page.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.320 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.428 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 30 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 30 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv2.9.2 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
AnnotaLiotou/zotero-annota

Runs a prompt you set per highlight colour on every highlight you make in the PDF reader, and writes the model's reply into the annotation's comment.

API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama (local), Apple Intelligence and Claude Code CLI providers need no key, but the default setup is Mistral, which does. Needs a key (Mistral): The default provider (Mistral or another remote OpenAI-compatible endpoint) needs an API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.85 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.413 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 1 Nov 2026Last commit or release on 1 Nov 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv2.41.1 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero Local MCP BridgePhoenixChenLu/zotero-local-mcp-bridge

Hosts an MCP endpoint inside Zotero for local AI agents to manage your local library.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.230 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.411 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 6 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 6 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.61 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
ZoteroOllamagchapron/ZoteroOllama

Chats with the selected item's PDF using a local Ollama model.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.150 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.315 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 25 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 25 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv1.0.6 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
SideMark for Zoterowuok0618/zotero-sidemark

Reads and edits Markdown notes linked to items in the item pane and PDF reader sidebar, with GFM tables, KaTeX, Mermaid and Obsidian links.

API key optionalWorks without one: Reading and editing Markdown notes. Needs a key (MinerU, DeepSeek and OpenAI): AI features only (MinerU PDF conversion, LLM translation, deep-read, AI chat).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.220 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.305 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 21 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.1.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Codex Zotero BridgeGuoXin-Ink/codex-zotero-bridge

Lets the Codex client on your computer search, inspect and update your Zotero library through a Zotero extension and a local MCP server.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 8–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).290 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.286 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 20 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 20 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
小61nian1147/-61-

Translates medical papers with AI models, using medical prompts, an abbreviation scan and a glossary pass for consistent terms.

API key optionalWorks without one: Google Translate (the default service, free, no secret). Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini and DeepL): the AI models (OpenAI/ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Azure GPT, custom GPT-like) and keyed translation services.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.270 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.274 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 5 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 5 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv1.0.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
PaperMirror 文镜 for Zoterowandonwe/PaperMirror-for-Zotero

Shows a translated page next to the original in Zotero's PDF reader, with figures, tables and formulas kept in place and only the body text re-flowed.

API key optionalWorks without one: Microsoft Bing free translation (the default), Google Translate free, and Ollama (local). Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek and DeepL): LLM and paid translation providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek, DeepL and others); the deep-explain feature needs an LLM provider.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9–10Installs and runs in Zotero 9–10.41 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.271 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 29 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 29 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv4.7.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero Pulsmlfc0422/zotero-puls

Draws an author and tag relationship graph for a collection and adds read status, star marks and paper counts.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Author-tag relationship graph, counts, stars, reading status, and PDF selection translation via keyless web services (Google Translate and others). Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI and EasyScholar): AI tag suggestions need a DeepSeek or OpenAI API key; EasyScholar journal info needs an EasyScholar Secret Key.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.160 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.267 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 18 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 18 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.10.36 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero AI Explainvishnutskumar/zotero-ai-explain

Explains selected passages in the PDF reader in a popup, with sidebar follow-up chat and an "Ask your library" chat.

API key optionalWorks without one: Local Ollama, or a ChatGPT/Claude subscription via local CLI proxy, needs no API key. Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic and Google Gemini): OpenAI, Anthropic and Gemini API presets need the user's own key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 8–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).240 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.252 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 May 2026Last commit or release on 28 May 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computer, and 1 more findingv0.4.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ZotRadarpoesein/ZotRadar

A dashboard for literature subscriptions that gathers papers from feeds and scores them against your research interests.

API key optionalWorks without one: Local Ollama (the default model provider). Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Google Gemini, Alibaba Qwen (DashScope) and EasyScholar): Cloud model providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepSeek, Gemini, Qwen) need an API key; journal ranking needs an easyScholar key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.230 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.243 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 23 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv5.4.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
AI Summary for Zoteroajs7270/zotero-ai-summary

Saves AI-written paper summaries and "pinpoint lessons" from Claude Code, Codex or Gemini CLI as formatted child notes.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 9–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 9–10, 11 beta.240 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.237 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 26 May 2026Last commit or release on 26 May 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a website that knows an item's key could change your library through itv0.0.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
PaperWormTLzh/paperworm

Adds an AI chat panel to the PDF reader that knows the paper's text and metadata.

API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama (local), no API key. Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek and MinerU): cloud LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek, etc.) and the optional MinerU extraction token.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.70 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.234 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 29 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 29 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.9.3 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
SkimReadadellife/zotero-skimread

Highlights the sentences that carry a paper's main argument across a whole PDF or EPUB, as coloured overlays in the reader.

API key optionalWorks without one: Local Ollama (the default) or a localhost OpenAI-compatible server. Needs a key (OpenRouter and OpenAI-compatible cloud APIs): Cloud OpenAI-compatible providers (e.g. OpenRouter).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.180 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.229 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 17 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 17 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv0.2.5 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero MCP NeoX-T-E-R/Zotero-MCP-Neo

Runs an MCP server inside Zotero so AI assistants such as Claude Code, Cursor and Codex can search, read and write your library through six tools.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 9 Apr 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: The MCP server with its 6 tools (find, list, read, write, status, task) on the default local port. Needs a key (OpenAI, Google Gemini, Alibaba DashScope, Zhipu, SiliconFlow, Voyage AI and OpenRouter): Semantic search embeddings via a hosted provider (OpenAI, Gemini, Voyage AI, etc.) need the user's own embedding API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).220 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.228 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv2.0.2 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
PaperPilotwyhao2333/zotero-paperpilot

A reading assistant for Zotero 10 with selection translation, AI interpretation, per-PDF chat and a full-paper digest.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: selection translation with MyMemory (the default translation service). Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Zhipu, Moonshot, Alibaba Qwen and SiliconFlow): the AI features (Q&A, digest, AI translation) need a key for hosted providers.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.130 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.216 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 13 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 13 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv1.0.2 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
AI 逐段解读便签zhi-11/zotero-ai-paragraph-notes

Sends paragraphs and figure captions from MinerU-parsed PDFs to an OpenAI-compatible AI service.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: a local endpoint with no authentication, where the key can be left blank. Needs a key (OpenAI): cloud AI services such as the default OpenAI endpoint.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).210 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.208 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 13 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 13 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.01 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
研雀 · LitFinchlvyrana/papermind-zotero

Adds a right-click item command that sends the item's metadata and best PDF to the PaperMind service and opens its reading page in your browser.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.120 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.175 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 6 Nov 2026Last commit or release on 6 Nov 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts a developer's server: papermindapp.com, and 1 more findingv0.10.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero Skimming00sapo/zotero-skimming

Guides a first pass through a PDF by choosing key sentences and highlighting them temporarily, with an explicit save step.

API key optionalWorks without one: Local Ollama summarization and the baseline ranker. Needs a key (OpenAI-compatible API (DeepSeek, OpenRouter, OpenAI)): Remote API summarization mode (OpenAI-compatible endpoint).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9–10Installs and runs in Zotero 9–10.59 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.173 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 2 Nov 2026Last commit or release on 2 Nov 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.0.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
ZotClipkenanking/ZotClip

Copies attachment files to the system clipboard from the library or reader.

API key optionalWorks without one: Copying attachments to the clipboard; AI tagging through local Ollama or LM Studio. Needs a key (DeepSeek and OpenRouter): AI tagging with DeepSeek, OpenRouter or a custom endpoint needs a key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.98 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.172 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 28 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it loads native code, and 1 more findingv0.6.2 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zoty Bridgeeric-tramel/zoty

A Zotero bridge for the zoty MCP server, which lets AI agents search your local library by title, abstract and indexed full text.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).110 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.162 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 16 May 2026Last commit or release on 16 May 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because any website you visit can make it act through its local server: it doesn't check where requests come from, and 1 more findingv0.3.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ZotExtractSamyAteia/ZotExtract

Asks an LLM the same questions across selected papers and tabulates the answers.

API key optionalWorks without one: local LLM servers (Ollama, LM Studio, llama.cpp, Jan). Needs a key (OpenAI, OpenRouter and Google Gemini): online providers (OpenAI, OpenRouter, Google Gemini).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.110 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.151 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 15 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 15 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv1.1.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero Cool Paperzx33/zotero-cool-paper

Adds two item-pane panels: papers.cool KIMI paper readings, and related papers found in your own library.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.110 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.148 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 28 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it keeps its own tables in Zotero's database, and 2 more findingsv0.1.18 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero AI Reading (Windows)zhonghaoyi/zotero-ai-reading

Sends a paper's PDF and a saved prompt to a web AI such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or DeepSeek from the right-click menu.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.130 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.144 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 15 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 15 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv0.4.141 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Research Copilotchrislucy838-collab/zotero-research-copilot

An AI research chat beside the item or reader, using the open paper, selected text, extra papers and images as context.

API key optionalWorks without one: A local OpenAI-compatible endpoint such as Ollama, with the key left empty. Needs a key (OpenAI): Hosted OpenAI-compatible gateways need a key; an unauthenticated local endpoint does not.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.20 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.138 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 20 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 20 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it keeps its own tables in Zotero's database, and 2 more findingsv0.10.42 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Metadata AssistantCUNY-AI-Lab/zotero-autofill

Looks up missing metadata for books and articles from Open Library, Google Books and Crossref, then shows a review window before saving.

API key optionalWorks without one: Catalogue metadata lookup via Open Library, Google Books and Crossref. Needs a key (OpenRouter and CUNY AI Lab Gateway): AI bibliography parsing (Import Bibliography Text) needs an OpenRouter or CUNY AI Lab Gateway key.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.84 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.127 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 28 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.1.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotrondianzuan/zotron

Exposes Zotero's internal API to AI agents through a local command-line tool.

API key optionalWorks without one: Reading, searching and annotating the library through the local JSON-RPC API and CLI. Needs a key (MinerU, Zhipu GLM, OpenAI, Jina AI, Cohere, Voyage AI, SiliconFlow, DashScope and Volcengine): OCR providers (MinerU, GLM) and cloud embedding providers (OpenAI, Jina, Cohere, Voyage etc.) for RAG.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).100 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.124 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 13 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 13 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.2.5 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Smart HighlighterMemorushB/zotero-smart-highlighter

Highlights the most useful sentences in a PDF, for a selection or the whole paper.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 12 Mar 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: built-in local non-LLM ranking (BM25/TF-IDF). Needs a key (OpenRouter): LLM-backed highlighting (API Key, Base URL, Model).
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).110 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.115 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computer, and 1 more findingv0.2.3 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zot CLI BridgeAgents365-ai/zotero-cli-ai

Exposes Find Full Text, attachment renaming and local file import over Zotero's local HTTP server for the companion zot command-line tool.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.110 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.107 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 7 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 7 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.4.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Codex BridgeMyang-print/zotero-codex-bridge

A local, authenticated bridge on your own machine that lets the Codex AI agent import papers, build and merge collections, apply tags and attach PDFs.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).91 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.95 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 28 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.2.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Declarative Bridgekl3574/deep-research

A Zotero-side helper for Codex agent skills that run deep research and file the results in Zotero.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).61 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.89 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 13 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 13 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.11 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Word Learning for ZoteroZjj-Low-Key/zotero-word-learning

Collects unfamiliar English words and phrases while you read PDFs and saves them to a local wordbook.

API key optionalWorks without one: Collecting, saving and reviewing words by hand in a local JSON wordbook. Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic, Moonshot (Kimi), Alibaba Qwen and xAI): the AI word-card completion (DeepSeek by default, or another provider you pick).
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).63 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.81 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 7 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 7 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.10.9 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Write EndpointAyanya-0628/zotero-mcp

A local HTTP write API running inside Zotero.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.72 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.72 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 13 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 13 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.0.5 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Agent CopilotKinomotoMio/zotero-agent-copilot

Creates a local workspace folder for each item, converts its PDF to Markdown through the MinerU API, and launches Claude Code or Codex in a terminal there.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 31 Mar 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: workspaces and launching Claude Code or Codex from your own installed CLI. Needs a key (MinerU): MinerU token for PDF-to-Markdown conversion.
Zotero 8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 8, but not in the current Zotero (10).71 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.71 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv0.1.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Systematic Revieweropenresearchtools/systematic-reviewer

Turns a Zotero collection into a workspace for systematic reviews, with harvesting, screening, data extraction, semantic search and report writing.

API key optionalWorks without one: Local AI runtimes and OpenAlex harvesting without a key. Needs a key (OpenAlex and hosted AI model providers): A free OpenAlex key is recommended for project harvesting (higher rate limits); API keys for hosted AI services or protected model endpoints; optional MCP key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.22 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.61 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 5 Nov 2026Last commit or release on 5 Nov 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computer, and 1 more findingv0.75 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Readray for Zoteroteamlilysai/zotero-readray

Adds Read with Readray to the item menu, opening the item's PDF in Chrome where the Readray extension starts summarising it.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).57 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.57 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 21 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv0.1.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero AI Replyeginez/zotero-ai-reply

Answers commented PDF annotations for one selected paper with a single OpenAI-compatible request, writing each answer into the annotation as an AI Reply block.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 30 Apr 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: A local OpenAI-compatible endpoint such as LiteLLM or vLLM, where the API key is optional. Needs a key: Only if the chosen OpenAI-compatible endpoint requires one; the endpoint URL and model must always be set.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).55 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.55 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
paperpilotzjysnow/paperpilot

An AI research assistant in the reader or a standalone window.

Nothing to installWe couldn't find a release file that current Zotero can install.API key optionalWorks without one: Local OpenAI-Compatible provider (Ollama) needs no key. Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, MinerU and Semantic Scholar): Cloud model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and others); MinerU and Semantic Scholar keys for extra features.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
No Zotero versionWe don't know a Zotero version it works with.8 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.48 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 9 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 9 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because its AI agent can run commands on your computer; it asks only for ones that look destructivev1.5.1 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
sentAIGreyCatProductions/sentAI

Adds semantic search to a Zotero 9 library: it indexes your PDFs as embeddings in a local SQLite database and finds passages by meaning.

API key optionalWorks without one: The developer's default server for embeddings and chat (no key field is needed), or local Ollama. Needs a key (Google Gemini, Anthropic and OpenAI-compatible provider): Chat answers via your own provider (Gemini, Anthropic or OpenAI-compatible) need that provider's key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).48 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.48 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 14 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 14 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: 141.89.241.146, and 4 more findingsv1.0.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero MCP TagsQDryougi/zotero-mcp-tags

Runs a small local MCP server that lets AI agents batch add, remove or set tags on Zotero items by item key.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 16 Mar 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).48 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.48 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv0.1.1 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
RemindMeBeichenZhao/zotero-remind-me

Shows a small card when you hover over an item, with your Brief, Novelty and Limitation notes for the paper.

API key optionalWorks without one: Writing the notes yourself, or AI through a local Ollama model. Needs a key (Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepSeek, Moonshot (Kimi) and Qwen): AI drafting with Claude, OpenAI, DeepSeek, Kimi or Qwen needs your own API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.47 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.47 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 2 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 2 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.1.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
LLM-Gen JSON DOIs ImporterSeanComeOn/zotero7_json_importer_checker

Batch-imports references from JSON returned by a large language model, with title, introduction and DOI, and lets you visually check titles for hallucinations.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 12 Apr 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7, but not in the current Zotero (10).34 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.46 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv2.0.2 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
LuminaFlemington8/Lumina

Chat with your papers in the Zotero item pane or a global chat window, using the paper's metadata, abstract and full text as context.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 3 Apr 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: Local Ollama or vLLM servers need no key. Needs a key (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Zhipu and OpenRouter): Cloud providers (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, GLM, Qwen, Mistral, Grok, OpenRouter) need their own key; the default provider is Claude.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).39 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.39 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
ZotmcpGuCarpenter/zotmcp

An MCP server inside Zotero 10 that lets any MCP client search, read, annotate and edit your library through fourteen tools.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.19 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.36 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 23 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it runs code other programs on this computer send itv0.6.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero MCP PluginMax101Johnston/EmbeddingZotero

Runs an MCP server inside Zotero so AI assistants can search and read your library.

API key optionalWorks without one: The built-in MCP server, and embeddings through local Ollama. Needs a key (OpenAI, Google Gemini, Alibaba DashScope, Zhipu, OpenRouter, SiliconFlow and Voyage AI): semantic search embeddings via cloud providers (OpenAI, Google, etc.); the MCP server needs none.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.14 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.29 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 26 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 26 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv1.6.7 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
zotero-ai-butlersteven-jianhao-li/zotero-AI-Butler-Fang

Reads new PDFs automatically and writes a Markdown summary note.

API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama on the user's own computer needs no key. Needs a key (OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic, OpenRouter and MinerU): Cloud providers (OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, OpenRouter, Volcano Ark, etc.) and MinerU PDF parsing need the user's own key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.16 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.26 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 27 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 27 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv5.1.1 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
MCP Zotero APImaedayoshiaki/zotero-mcp

Runs a local MCP server inside Zotero with about 20 tools, so AI assistants can search items, read PDF text and outlines, and create highlights from text.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.Fork of stephenstubbs/zotero-mcpA copy of another listed plugin, changed by someone else.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.10 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.25 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 3 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 3 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
–Not graded yetAtlas grade –: We couldn't check it yet.because we're still checking where its network code sends datav1.5.3 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Metadata Fillerveale/metadata-filler-for-zotero

Fills missing fields by sending text from the first PDF pages to an AI model, with OpenAlex and Crossref shortcuts when a DOI is found.

API key optionalWorks without one: Apple Intelligence on-device (macOS only) or a local model such as Ollama via the OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini and OpenAlex): OpenAI, Anthropic and Google Gemini providers need their own API key; OpenAlex has an optional key field.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).11 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.24 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 29 May 2026Last commit or release on 29 May 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control, and 2 more findingsv1.3.7 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero LLM Assistantjeff-jw-wang/zotero-llm-assistant

Chat with the PDF open in the reader, with answers drawn from the most relevant chunks and citations that jump to the source page.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 7 Mar 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama running locally (the default provider). Needs a key (Google AI Studio, OpenAI and Anthropic): cloud providers (Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic, custom endpoint).
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.17 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.24 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.1.1b · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Scholar AssistantSaxena224pawan/zotero-scholar-assistant

Imports paper lists from CSV or TSV, finds open-access PDFs, and uses local Ollama or Google Gemini to make highlights, study notes and quizzes.

API key optionalWorks without one: Local Ollama, which is the default provider. Needs a key (Google AI Studio): Google Gemini provider (Google AI Studio API key).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.19 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.21 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 31 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 31 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.3.8 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ZoteroOfMinelovelynewlife/ZoteroOfMine

Keeps a reading history of opened PDFs in the left sidebar and copies items as structured AI context from the right-click menu.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 6 May 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).17 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.21 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv1.0.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero GPT Prolenbour1/zotero-gpt-pro

An AI research assistant for Zotero with annotations, outlines and advanced prompts.

API key optionalWorks without one: Falls back to the keyless chatbot.theb.ai service when no secretKey is set. Needs a key (OpenAI): An OpenAI (or compatible) secret key for the OpenAI route.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.13 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.17 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 4 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 4 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because it runs the AI model's replies as codev1.0.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero MCP Local BridgeXpropel/zotero-mcp

Lets AI clients manage your Zotero library through a local MCP server and a bridge plugin that writes locally.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.17 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.17 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 16 May 2026Last commit or release on 16 May 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.2.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Super Searchreycn/zotero-super-search

Searches your library by meaning as well as keywords.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.17 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.17 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 5 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 5 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it runs a local server that any web page you visit can talk to, and 1 more findingv0.8.4 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero MCP Plusasuka123456789/zotero-mcp-plus

Extends the Zotero MCP server with tools to recognise standalone PDFs, queue persistent tasks, merge duplicates and check library health.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: The MCP server and its tools (PDF recognition, tasks, duplicates, health check) using a locally generated bearer token. Needs a key (OpenAI, Google Gemini, Alibaba DashScope, Zhipu, SiliconFlow, Voyage AI and OpenRouter): Semantic indexing (off by default) with a hosted embedding provider needs the user's own embedding API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).15 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.15 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 18 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 18 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.1.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Linkspuzan/zotero-links

Copies zotero:// links for collections from a right-click menu.

API key optionalWorks without one: Copying zotero:// links for collections via the right-click menu. Needs a key (Anthropic): The automatic collection-assignment feature, which calls Anthropic's Claude and needs the user's own Claude API key.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.7 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.14 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 21 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.3.2 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Utilslvansnippenburg/zotero-utils

Translates annotations and summarises PDFs with the Gemini API.

API key optionalWorks without one: Export as Markdown, Smart Copy, auto-tagging and annotation color labels. Needs a key (Google AI Studio (Gemini)): Gemini API key needed for Translate and Summarize PDF.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.5 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.13 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 3 Nov 2026Last commit or release on 3 Nov 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.0.6 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero GPT Binderhdusiaocbawa/zotero-gpt-binder-update-channel

A local bridge for engineering evidence kept as Markdown files and attachments.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).7 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.12 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 30 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 30 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.4.6 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
zotero-manager-mcperic-sly/zotero-mcp-manager

Runs a local MCP server inside Zotero, on 127.0.0.1 only, so AI clients can search items, read abstracts, notes and annotations, and manage collections.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.11 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.12 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 19 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 19 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv1.2.2 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
PDF Auto Bookmarksyanyucai/zotero-pdf-auto-bookmarks

Generates a bookmark outline for PDFs from their content, using the contents page, headings, font sizes and numbering, and writes it into the PDF.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: bookmark generation with the built-in local algorithm (no AI, no outside service). Needs a key: the optional AI refinement, when it uses a hosted OpenAI-compatible service.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).11 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.12 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 30 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 30 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.2.4 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Library Bridgeliongkj/zotero-library-bridge-skills

Runs a local-only HTTP server so scripts and LLM tools can work with your library.

ArchivedThe developer has archived the repository: it won't get updates or fixes.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.10 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.10 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because any website you visit can make it act through its local server: it doesn't check where requests come fromv0.3.3 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
RefSense - AI Metadata Extractorubvu/zotero-refsense

Extracts bibliographic metadata from a PDF's text with AI, using OpenAI or a local Ollama model, and creates or updates the parent item.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 9 Oct 2025: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: Local Ollama models, no key. Needs a key (OpenAI): OpenAI backend (the default) needs your own OpenAI API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.Fork of jikhanjung/zotero-refsenseA copy of another listed plugin, changed by someone else.
Zotero 7 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7, but not in the current Zotero (10).10 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.10 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because updates are set to come from an address someone else could controlv1.0.0.10091423 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero Research Bridgez-jjj-y/zotero-research-bridge

Exposes your Zotero library to MCP clients such as Codex over a local, token-protected connection.

API key optionalWorks without one: The local MCP bridge to Zotero (uses an auto-generated local token) and Ollama embeddings. Needs a key (OpenAI, SiliconFlow, Voyage AI, Google Gemini and OpenRouter): Embedding providers other than Ollama (OpenAI, SiliconFlow, Voyage, etc.) need an API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).10 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.10 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 17 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 17 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.1.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero AI AssistantRJ0508/ZoteroAssistant

A chat assistant in the item pane and a floating window for asking about papers.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 19 Jan 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: Local models via Ollama or LM Studio need no key. Needs a key (GitHub Copilot): GitHub Copilot sign-in (subscription) for the Copilot provider, which is the default provider.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7, but not in the current Zotero (10).10 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.10 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it signs in using another app's identityv1.0.4 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
ChatPapersyehongyu1234/chatpapers

Chat with the PDF in a sidebar panel, summarise it, compare up to 8 papers, and save replies as child notes.

API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama or LM Studio running locally. Needs a key (OpenRouter, OpenAI, DeepSeek and SiliconFlow): Cloud providers (OpenRouter, OpenAI, DeepSeek, SiliconFlow) and cloud TTS need a key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9–10Installs and runs in Zotero 9–10.9 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.9 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 1 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 1 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control, and 3 more findingsv0.2.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero 学术论文翻译huqilin0504/zotero-academic-translator

Translates selected text in the PDF reader with streaming output and formula rendering.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Local Ollama or local agy CLI engines need no key. Needs a key (DeepSeek and Google Gemini): DeepSeek and Gemini engines (the default is DeepSeek) need the user's own API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.8 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.9 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 19 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 19 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.0.51 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Harvesterjain-arham-hsr/zotero-harvester

Rolls highlights, area-box figures and comments into a Markdown bundle, then sends it to your open chat box through a companion Chrome extension.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).7 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.9 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 25 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 25 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv3.2.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero InfinityRaythere/Zotero-Infinity

A chat panel that answers questions about the open paper using a local Ollama model.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 18 Feb 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).9 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.9 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv3.1.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero Copilotxiaogou1234/ZoteroCopilot

Connects AI assistants such as Codex and Claude Code to your local Zotero library through a localhost bridge and a helper app.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 24 Mar 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7, but not in the current Zotero (10).9 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.9 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv0.3.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero AI PDF Assistantnorthws/zotero-ai-pdf-assistant

Adds AI Translate and AI Chat buttons to the popup shown when you select text in the PDF reader.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 13 Apr 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama (Local) provider needs no key. Needs a key (OpenAI): the OpenAI (cloud) provider, which is the default.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).8 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.8 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control, and 2 more findingsv2.0.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero AI ReaderMagicDakeAI/zotero-ai-reader

Translates only the PDF pages you choose into Chinese, shown beside the original paragraphs with a one-line summary each.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama on the user's own computer, which needs no key. Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, OpenRouter and SiliconFlow): Cloud services (DeepSeek, OpenAI, OpenRouter, SiliconFlow) need the user's own API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.8 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.8 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 21 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.6.6 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Webzhangxincode/zotero_web

Opens a web sidebar beside Zotero so you can use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek or any other site there.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 9–10Installs and runs in Zotero 9–10.8 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.8 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 3 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 3 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.1.14 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
LLM Paper Assistantphs008/LLM_PapaerAssistance_for_zotero8

Analyses selected papers and chats about them in a sidebar using Ollama or OpenAI, based on extracted PDF text, and saves the answers as child notes.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 18 Mar 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama on the user's own computer, which is the default provider. Needs a key (OpenAI): the OpenAI provider needs an OpenAI API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).7 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.7 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.3 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
RVK ClassifierNbtKmy/zotero-rvk-classifier

Predicts RVK (Regensburger Verbundklassifikation) notations for a book from the right-click menu.

API key optionalWorks without one: A local Ollama endpoint, which is the default. Needs a key (OpenAI and OpenRouter): Cloud LLM services such as OpenAI or OpenRouter.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.5 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.7 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Oct 2026Last commit or release on 21 Oct 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because its release file was replaced after publication, and 1 more findingv2.0.1 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero Terminalxuanhuliming/zotero-terminal

Adds a Terminal button to Zotero 9 that opens a persistent shell in a panel on the right.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 9–10Installs and runs in Zotero 9–10.7 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.7 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 13 Jun 2026Last commit or release on 13 Jun 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv0.5.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
缙云文采 Sovenasfk8815-create/sovena

Sends Zotero collections to a local Sovena server that converts attachments to Markdown with page numbers, runs OCR on scans and builds a vector index.

Nothing to installWe couldn't find a release file that current Zotero can install.API key optionalWorks without one: Local embedding and OCR models, and Zotero's local API. Needs a key (Bailian and OpenRouter): Only remote commercial embedding platforms (e.g. Bailian, OpenRouter) would need a key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
No Zotero versionWe don't know a Zotero version it works with.6 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.6 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 27 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 27 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.0 · didn't load in our live testWe installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero-Agent-MCPJingYangYuan/zotero-agent-mcp

Lets local AI agents such as Claude Code or Cursor work with your library.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.6 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.6 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 29 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 29 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because its release file was replaced after publicationv0.5.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero Citation Generatorahzs645/zotero-cite-gen

Imports AI-generated citations from JSON, checks them against their DOIs and maps the reasoning behind each into Zotero notes.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 16 Mar 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).6 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.6 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because updates are set to come from an address someone else could controlv1.0.5 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero RAGHudderMr/Zotero-RAG

Chat with your library in a sidebar panel, answered from the paper passages most relevant to your question.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 13 Apr 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama or LM Studio running locally (Ollama is the default provider). Needs a key (OpenAI): OpenAI provider (openaiApiKey).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).6 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.6 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control, and 2 more findingsv1.0.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Z-O-BridgeSJTUHDT/Z-O-Bridge

Sends selected Zotero items to Obsidian: copies the PDF, writes or updates a Markdown literature card, and can generate an AI-written card.

Nothing to installWe couldn't find a release file that current Zotero can install.Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Sending Zotero items and PDFs to Obsidian and generating Markdown cards, using Obsidian's local receiver. Needs a key (a third-party OpenAI-compatible API service): The 'AI import to Obsidian' feature needs an AI address, model and key for a third-party OpenAI-compatible service.
No Zotero versionWe don't know a Zotero version it works with.5 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.5 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 4 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 4 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.1.2 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
zcli Helper for Zoterojianghao-zhang/zotero-cli

Pairs the zcli command-line tool with an optional helper plugin.

API key optionalWorks without one: Local-first Zotero reads and the helper plugin with no credentials. Needs a key (Zotero Web API): Optional Zotero Web API key for remote library access.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).5 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.5 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 23 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero LitSynapsexu281530-rgb/zotero-lit-synapse-gpu

Runs an MCP server inside Zotero 9 so AI clients such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor can search, read, annotate and optionally edit your library.

API key optionalWorks without one: the built-in MCP server and keyword search over your library. Needs a key (OpenAI, MinerU, Google Gemini and OpenRouter): cloud embedding providers, cloud MinerU PDF parsing, MCP auth token when remote access is on.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).5 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.5 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 11 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 11 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 4 more findingsv3.3.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Triagemrcsvg/zotero-triage

Adds a sortable Priority column with a 0 to 100 score, set by right-click levels or Alt+arrow shortcuts and stored in the Extra field so it syncs.

API key optionalWorks without one: the sortable priority column, set and sorted by hand. Needs a key (Anthropic and OpenAI): the optional AI classification (Anthropic or OpenAI key).
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).5 in useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.5 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 18 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 18 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.0.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.