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LLM for Zotero

by Archwindos · github.com/Archwindos/llm-for-zotero

A reading sidebar that translates selected text and answers questions about a paper.

LLM for Zotero has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

AI & summariesTranslation
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Downloads a .xpi file (1.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
3
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
1
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.6.2, released 23 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the Archwindos account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is a placeholder
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify5 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (4)
api.deepseek.comapi.openai.comauth.openai.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.generativelanguage.googleapis.com
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Where we found it
api.deepseek.complugin.js · line 17785
var DEEPSEEK_ROOT = "https://api.deepseek.com";
api.openai.complugin.js · line 17511
var API_ROOT = "https://api.openai.com/v1";
generativelanguage.googleapis.complugin.js · line 17912
var GEMINI_ROOT = "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta";
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 3 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (4)
Uses the clipboardWorks with files on your computerUses Zotero's password managerRuns its own server for programs on this computer
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 23 Oct 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
No further detail for this area yet.
We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Written by AI from the README

A reading sidebar that translates selected text and answers questions about a paper. It sends the original PDF to DeepSeek, Gemini or OpenAI models, using an API key or your ChatGPT login.

Gives separate model setups for translating and for Q&A, with saved history and Markdown note export. Its developer says this is a pre-release not yet fully tested in the Zotero interface.

What you'll need

Detected automatically

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 5 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (4)
api.deepseek.comapi.openai.comauth.openai.comnamed in its codegenerativelanguage.googleapis.com
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.complugin.js · line 17785
var DEEPSEEK_ROOT = "https://api.deepseek.com";
api.openai.complugin.js · line 17511
var API_ROOT = "https://api.openai.com/v1";
generativelanguage.googleapis.complugin.js · line 17912
var GEMINI_ROOT = "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta";

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Install LLM for Zotero
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.6.2.xpi · 1.1 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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