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Zotero AI Note

by nkbaim · github.com/nkbaim/zotero-ai-note

Zotero 插件：使用 大语言模型总结所选论文 PDF，并自动创建结构化子笔记。

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
11
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.2.18, released 23 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 9.
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, 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 identify4 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (4)
api.deepseek.comapi.xiaomimimo.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comopen.bigmodel.cn
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comcontent/zotero-ai-note.js · line 517
baseURL: "https://api.deepseek.com",
api.xiaomimimo.comcontent/zotero-ai-note.js · line 535
baseURL: "https://api.xiaomimimo.com/v1",
dashscope.aliyuncs.comcontent/zotero-ai-note.js · line 523
baseURL: "https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1",
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow 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 9 · not 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 23 Sep 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
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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

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 keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek, Alibaba Qwen (DashScope), Zhipu (GLM) and Xiaomi MiMo). What needs it: the chosen cloud AI service (DeepSeek by default; Qwen, Zhipu GLM, Xiaomi MiMo).
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 1 group.

AI services (4)
api.deepseek.comapi.xiaomimimo.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comopen.bigmodel.cn
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comcontent/zotero-ai-note.js · line 517
baseURL: "https://api.deepseek.com",
api.xiaomimimo.comcontent/zotero-ai-note.js · line 535
baseURL: "https://api.xiaomimimo.com/v1",
dashscope.aliyuncs.comcontent/zotero-ai-note.js · line 523
baseURL: "https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1",

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install Zotero AI Note
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.2.18.xpi · 0.01 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