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Zotero GPT Pro

by lenbour1 · github.com/lenbour1/zotero-gpt-pro

Zotero GPT Pro - AI-powered research assistant with annotations, outline, and advanced prompts

Reading & PDFsAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (3.0 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.
12
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because it runs the AI model's replies as code
Applies to v1.0.1, released 4 Jul 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 transparencyUpdates are set to come from an address someone else could controlThe developer uploaded the release file from the lenbour1 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
Updates are set to come from MuiseDestiny/zotero-gpt-pro on GitHub, which doesn't exist or isn't public: if the owner of "MuiseDestiny" published an update there, Zotero would install itThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify2 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.openai.comchatbot.theb.ai
Where we found it
api.openai.comchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 1
sync getRelatedText(e){return await api_default.Zotero.getRelatedText(e)}},help="\n### Quick Commands\n\n`/help` Show all commands.\n`/clear` Clear history conversation.\n`/report` Run this and copy t
chatbot.theb.aichrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 1
:"gpt-3.5-turbo",messages:t,stream:!0,max_tokens:2e3,presence_penalty:0})},{api:"https://chatbot.theb.ai/api/chat-process",headers:{},body:(e,t)=>({prompt:e,options:{parentMessageId:chatID}}),process:
Powerful capabilitiesRuns the AI model's replies as code, and 6 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Runs the AI model's replies as codehighHigh concern: a serious problem.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.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Runs the AI model's replies as codechrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 1
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A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…chrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 1

zotero://plugin

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A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 1

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

tch(e){o.debug(e),i.console.log(e)}}},newChannel:function(e){this.doAction(e)}};Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"]=e}};e.DebugBridge=o,o.ve
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 4 Jul 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation language not detectedInterface: 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 key for some featuresWorks without one: Falls back to the keyless chatbot.theb.ai service when no secretKey is set. Needs a key (OpenAI): An OpenAI (or compatible) secret key for the OpenAI route.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 2 addresses in 1 group.

AI services (2)
api.openai.comchatbot.theb.ai
Evidence · file and line
api.openai.comchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 1
sync getRelatedText(e){return await api_default.Zotero.getRelatedText(e)}},help="\n### Quick Commands\n\n`/help` Show all commands.\n`/clear` Clear history conversation.\n`/report` Run this and copy t
chatbot.theb.aichrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 1
:"gpt-3.5-turbo",messages:t,stream:!0,max_tokens:2e3,presence_penalty:0})},{api:"https://chatbot.theb.ai/api/chat-process",headers:{},body:(e,t)=>({prompt:e,options:{parentMessageId:chatID}}),process:

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

The developer hasn't responded. Developers can reply here, and their reply sits next to our findings.I'm the developer
Install Zotero GPT Pro
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itIt runs the AI model's replies as code.
Better-graded plugins for the same jobA+NoteroA+Bionic for ZoteroA+ZotLit
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