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Zotero AI Summary

by ProgrammerAyaka · github.com/ProgrammerAyaka/zotero_paper_summary

Streamline your research workflow with automated paper summaries directly within Zotero.

AI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 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.
8
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 v1.2.0, released 4 Mar 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8.
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
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 ProgrammerAyaka 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 identify2 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.com
Where we found it
api.deepseek.combootstrap.js · line 239
let response = await fetch("https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions", {
generativelanguage.googleapis.combootstrap.js · line 258
let response = await fetch(`https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/gemini-1.5-pro-latest:generateContent?key=${geminiKey}`, {
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwordsLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8 · 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 8 ✓ 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 4 Mar 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
No further detail for this area yet.
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 (DeepSeek and Google Gemini). What needs it: DeepSeek or Gemini API key for the summaries.
  • Zotero 7, 8Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

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

AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.com
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.combootstrap.js · line 239
let response = await fetch("https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions", {
generativelanguage.googleapis.combootstrap.js · line 258
let response = await fetch(`https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/gemini-1.5-pro-latest:generateContent?key=${geminiKey}`, {

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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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 AI Summary
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.2.0.xpi · 0.01 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