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Zotero Scholar Assistant

by Saxena224pawan · github.com/Saxena224pawan/zotero-scholar-assistant

Zotero Scholar Assistant is a Zotero 10 add-on that uses Ollama or Google Gemini to generate AI highlights, structured summaries, and quizzes from attached research-paper PDFs. It also supports CSV imports and provides a live processing dashboard.

Reading & PDFsAI & summariesImport & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
4
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v1.3.8, released 31 Aug 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, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify6 addresses in 4 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
generativelanguage.googleapis.com
Scholarly services (3)
api.semanticscholar.orgapi.unpaywall.orgarxiv.org
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
generativelanguage.googleapis.comchrome/content/preferences.js · line 67
await Zotero.HTTP.request("POST", "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/" + encodeURIComponent(googleModel) + ":generateContent", {
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/index.js · line 852
`https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/${encodeURIComponent(identifier)}?fields=openAccessPdf`,
api.unpaywall.orgcontent/index.js · line 835
`https://api.unpaywall.org/v2/${encodeURIComponent(paper.doi)}?email=${encodeURIComponent(email)}`,
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 31 Aug 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
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: Local Ollama, which is the default provider. Needs a key (Google AI Studio): Google Gemini provider (Google AI Studio API key).
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 6 addresses in 4 groups.

AI services (1)
generativelanguage.googleapis.com
Scholarly services (3)
api.semanticscholar.orgapi.unpaywall.orgarxiv.org
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
generativelanguage.googleapis.comchrome/content/preferences.js · line 67
await Zotero.HTTP.request("POST", "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/" + encodeURIComponent(googleModel) + ":generateContent", {
api.semanticscholar.orgcontent/index.js · line 852
`https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/${encodeURIComponent(identifier)}?fields=openAccessPdf`,
api.unpaywall.orgcontent/index.js · line 835
`https://api.unpaywall.org/v2/${encodeURIComponent(paper.doi)}?email=${encodeURIComponent(email)}`,

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install Zotero Scholar Assistant
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.3.8.xpi · 0.03 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