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Zotero LLM Assistant

by jeff-jw-wang · github.com/jeff-jw-wang/zotero-llm-assistant

Zotero 7/8 plugin — LLM-powered paper reading assistant with RAG, multi-provider support, and library search

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesImport & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
14
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 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 v0.1.1b, released 7 Mar 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 transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the jeff-jw-wang account. We 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 is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify4 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (3)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.com
On your computer (1)
localhost
Where we found it
api.anthropic.comcontent/scripts/zotero-llm-assistant.js · line 52793
var ENDPOINT = "https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages";
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/zotero-llm-assistant.js · line 51881
return getPref("llm.openai.endpoint") || "https://api.openai.com";
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/scripts/zotero-llm-assistant.js · line 52338
var BASE_URL = "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models";
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 4 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.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.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…content/scripts/zotero-llm-assistant.js · line 48534

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/zotero-llm-assistant.js · line 48490

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, 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.
MaintenanceSlowing down · last release 7 Mar 20261 contributor
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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

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 running locally (the default provider). Needs a key (Google AI Studio, OpenAI and Anthropic): cloud providers (Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic, custom endpoint).

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (3)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.com
On your computer (1)
localhost
Evidence · file and line
api.anthropic.comcontent/scripts/zotero-llm-assistant.js · line 52793
var ENDPOINT = "https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages";
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/zotero-llm-assistant.js · line 51881
return getPref("llm.openai.endpoint") || "https://api.openai.com";
generativelanguage.googleapis.comcontent/scripts/zotero-llm-assistant.js · line 52338
var BASE_URL = "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models";

Forks and alternatives

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Install Zotero LLM Assistant
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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