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llm-for-zotero

Zotero plugin for chatting with papers and running an agent over your library

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3.5k
License
AGPL-3.0
Last commit
Nov 2026
Last release
Nov 2026
Language
TypeScript

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Overview

A Zotero add-on (.xpi) that adds an LLM sidebar to the PDF reader for Q&A with citations that jump to the source passage, figure screenshots, and multi-paper comparison. An optional Agent Mode searches and edits the library (tags, metadata, imports, notes) with confirmation and undo. Backends include API providers, local OpenAI-compatible models, ChatGPT WebChat, Codex App Server and Claude Code.

Who it is for: Researchers using Zotero who want LLM chat and library agents

Strengths

  • Citations in answers jump to the matching passage in the Zotero PDF reader
  • Agent write actions use confirmation cards and can be undone from the conversation
  • Saves notes to Zotero or local Markdown folders such as Obsidian and Logseq
  • Supports responses_api, openai_chat_compat, anthropic_messages and gemini_native protocols

Weaknesses

  • Agent Mode is labelled beta and is disabled by default
  • Web search requires a separate Tavily key
  • Works only inside Zotero; no standalone web or server deployment
  • AGPL-3.0 license may limit use in proprietary products

What it needs

  • no GPU
  • Needs Zotero, LLM provider API key or local OpenAI-compatible server, Tavily API key (optional, web search), MinerU (optional, PDF parsing)
  • Models: OpenAI Responses API, OpenAI-compatible chat, Anthropic Messages, Gemini native, Codex App Server

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