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AI Chat for Zotero

by Suresh-inbit · github.com/Suresh-inbit/zotero-ai-chat

Adds an AI Chat section to the item pane for asking questions about the selected item.

AI Chat for Zotero has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: router.requesty.ai. It works with Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 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.
8
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
3
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: router.requesty.ai
Applies to v1.3.3, the file its update address serves (newer than its latest GitHub release), first seen 6 Nov 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 sourceWe haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: router.requesty.ai5 addresses in 3 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
router.requesty.ai
AI services (3)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.comopenrouter.ai
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Where we found it
router.requesty.aiprefs.js · line 26
pref("extensions.zotero-ai-chat.requesty.baseURL", "https://router.requesty.ai/v1");
api.anthropic.comprefs.js · line 8
pref("extensions.zotero-ai-chat.anthropic.baseURL", "https://api.anthropic.com");
api.openai.comcontent/preferences.xhtml · line 227
class="aichat-hint">Any server with an OpenAI-style API, for example <html:code>https://api.openai.com/v1</html:code> or <html:code>http://localhost:11434/v1</html:code> (Ollama). OpenRouter and Reque
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (3)
Uses the clipboardStores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computer
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
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 3 Nov 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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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

Adds an AI Chat section to the item pane for asking questions about the selected item. The model gets the metadata, PDF full text and your annotations. Works with Claude, OpenRouter, Requesty and OpenAI-compatible APIs including local Ollama or LM Studio.

Saves copying papers into a separate chatbot. You can send cropped figures, save answers as child notes and see LaTeX rendered. Needs an API key unless you use a local model.

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: contacts a server we couldn't identify: router.requesty.ai. 5 addresses in 3 groups.

Not identified (1)
router.requesty.ai
AI services (3)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.comopenrouter.ai
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
router.requesty.aiprefs.js · line 26
pref("extensions.zotero-ai-chat.requesty.baseURL", "https://router.requesty.ai/v1");
api.anthropic.comprefs.js · line 8
pref("extensions.zotero-ai-chat.anthropic.baseURL", "https://api.anthropic.com");
api.openai.comcontent/preferences.xhtml · line 227
class="aichat-hint">Any server with an OpenAI-style API, for example <html:code>https://api.openai.com/v1</html:code> or <html:code>http://localhost:11434/v1</html:code> (Ollama). OpenRouter and Reque

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BUse with care
Before you install: It contacts a server we couldn't identify: router.requesty.ai.Read the finding
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