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Zotero AI Notes

by STRUGGLE1999 · github.com/STRUGGLE1999/zotero-ai-notes

Turn Zotero PDF highlights and comments into evidence-checked Markdown notes and academic mind maps. Supports Zotero write-back, Markdown/OPML export, and XMind import.

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesImport & metadataFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (3.4 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.
318
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.3.5, released 15 Jul 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.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyMinified (compressed) code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the STRUGGLE1999 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 repositoryZotero will update it on Zotero 9 to version 0.4.1 from STRUGGLE1999/zotero-ai-notes on GitHub (rated: Few concerns found)
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.
AI services (1)
generativelanguage.googleapis.com
Where we found it
generativelanguage.googleapis.combootstrap.js · line 21
.createInstance(Ci.nsILoginInfo);return n.init(Ie,null,be,G,t,"",""),n}};var Ne="https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai/",Me="gemini-3.1-flash-lite",Pe="gemini",ke={gemini:{label:"Goo
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow 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 15 Jul 20261 contributor
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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 (Google Gemini, OpenAI and DeepSeek). What needs it: the AI service (Gemini by default, or OpenAI-compatible, DeepSeek or custom).
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

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

AI services (1)
generativelanguage.googleapis.com
Evidence · file and line
generativelanguage.googleapis.combootstrap.js · line 21
.createInstance(Ci.nsILoginInfo);return n.init(Ie,null,be,G,t,"",""),n}};var Ne="https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai/",Me="gemini-3.1-flash-lite",Pe="gemini",ke={gemini:{label:"Goo

Forks and alternatives

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Install Zotero AI Notes
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.3.5.xpi · 3.4 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