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zotero-ai-butler

by steven-jianhao-li · github.com/steven-jianhao-li/zotero-AI-Butler-Fang

方班论文阅读神器

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (2.6 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
4
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
6
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v4.2.0, released 3 Aug 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
Another plugin uses the same ID7 other plugins share this add-on ID. Zotero can only install one of them.
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 version 4.2.0, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
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 (9)
api.anthropic.comapi.deepseek.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.openai.comapihub.agnes-ai.comark.cn-beijing.volces.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.comopenrouter.aiplatform.deepseek.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.net
On your computer (1)
localhost
Where we found it
api.anthropic.comcontent/scripts/aiButler.js · line 7942
apiUrl: "https://api.anthropic.com",
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/aiButler.js · line 7924
apiUrl: "https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions",
apihub.agnes-ai.comcontent/scripts/aiButler.js · line 64270
apiUrl: "https://apihub.agnes-ai.com/v1/images/generations",
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 3 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow 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 3 Aug 20266 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface: English and Chinese
No further detail for this area yet.
We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

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

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An API key for some featuresWorks 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.
  • 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 (9)
api.anthropic.comapi.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.openai.comapihub.agnes-ai.comark.cn-beijing.volces.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.comopenrouter.aiplatform.deepseek.comnamed in its code
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.net
On your computer (1)
localhost
Evidence · file and line
api.anthropic.comcontent/scripts/aiButler.js · line 7942
apiUrl: "https://api.anthropic.com",
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/aiButler.js · line 7924
apiUrl: "https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions",
apihub.agnes-ai.comcontent/scripts/aiButler.js · line 64270
apiUrl: "https://apihub.agnes-ai.com/v1/images/generations",

Forks and alternatives

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zotero-ai-butler · this pluginsteven-jianhao-li/zotero-AI-Butler-FangA+Recommended43 Aug 2026
zotero-ai-butlerThe most used · steven-jianhao-li/zotero-AI-ButlerBUse with care166,2975 Jun 2026
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Install zotero-ai-butler
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v4.2.0.xpi · 2.6 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