Plugins / AI & summaries

Zotero easyGPT

by KravornN · github.com/KravornN/Zotero-easyGPT

Chat with Papers via LLMs in Zotero

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.10 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
38
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.0.1, released 11 Oct 2025Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
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 identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (1)
dblp.uni-trier.de
Where we found it
dblp.uni-trier.dechrome/content/scripts/zoteroeasygpt.js · line 5759
var url = "https://dblp.uni-trier.de/search/publ/api?q=" + items[i].getField("title") + "&format=bib";
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…chrome/content/scripts/zoteroeasygpt.js · line 154

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptchrome/content/scripts/zoteroeasygpt.js · line 100

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · not 9, 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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.
MaintenanceSlowing down · last release 11 Oct 20252 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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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 (OpenAI, OpenRouter, DeepSeek and SiliconFlow). What needs it: the AI chat, translation and summary features all need an API key for an OpenAI-compatible service.
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

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

Scholarly services (1)
dblp.uni-trier.de
Evidence · file and line
dblp.uni-trier.dechrome/content/scripts/zoteroeasygpt.js · line 5759
var url = "https://dblp.uni-trier.de/search/publ/api?q=" + items[i].getField("title") + "&format=bib";

Forks and alternatives

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Install Zotero easyGPT
BUse with care
Before you install: A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding.Read the finding
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