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Add Items from Text

by jmiba · github.com/jmiba/Zotero-add-items-from-text

Extract and import literature references from unstructured text using a configurable AI provider

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.05 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
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None stated
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v1.0.16, released 9 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify11 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.com
Scholarly services (8)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.kxp.k10plus.denamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.lobid.orgquery.wikidata.orgsru.k10plus.dewww.wikidata.org
On your computer (1)
localhost
Where we found it
api.openai.comcontent/preferences.js · line 208
'extensions.zotero.additemsfromtext.openaiBaseUrl': 'https://api.openai.com/v1',
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/preferences.js · line 530
const url = 'https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models?key=' + apiKey;
api.crossref.orgcontent/zotero-add-items-from-text.js · line 1872
const url2 = `https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`;
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwordsLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 9 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: German and English
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What it does

Description coming soon. We haven't written a summary yet. The line above is the developer's own description; the developer's README is linked above.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An API key for some featuresWorks 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.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 11 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (2)
api.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.com
Scholarly services (8)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgdoi.orgnamed in its codekxp.k10plus.denamed in its codelobid.orgquery.wikidata.orgsru.k10plus.dewww.wikidata.org
On your computer (1)
localhost
Evidence · file and line
api.openai.comcontent/preferences.js · line 208
'extensions.zotero.additemsfromtext.openaiBaseUrl': 'https://api.openai.com/v1',
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/preferences.js · line 530
const url = 'https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models?key=' + apiKey;
api.crossref.orgcontent/zotero-add-items-from-text.js · line 1872
const url2 = `https://api.crossref.org/works/${encodeURIComponent(doi)}`;

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install Add Items from Text
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.16.xpi · 0.05 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures