Zotero Plugins Atlas
Plugins / Reading & PDFs

ZotExtract

by SamyAteia · github.com/SamyAteia/ZotExtract

ZotExtract: A Zotero plugin for LLM-based information extraction. Automatically pull structured metadata and key concepts from full-text PDFs. Run privacy-focused local LLMs on your device or connect to online providers to easily organize your research and combat information overload.

Reading & PDFsAI & summariesOrganising & tagsImport & metadata
View source
Downloads a .xpi file (0.10 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
28
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 v1.0.0, released 22 Jun 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
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 SamyAteia 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 offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify3 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.openai.comopenrouter.ainamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
api.openai.comcontent/preferences.js · line 101
this.baseUrlInput.value = provider.baseUrl || 'https://api.openai.com/v1';
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 7, 8, 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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 22 Jun 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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 key for some featuresWorks without one: local LLM servers (Ollama, LM Studio, llama.cpp, Jan). Needs a key (OpenAI, OpenRouter and Google Gemini): online providers (OpenAI, OpenRouter, Google Gemini).
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (2)
api.openai.comopenrouter.ainamed in its code
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
api.openai.comcontent/preferences.js · line 101
this.baseUrlInput.value = provider.baseUrl || 'https://api.openai.com/v1';

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

Plugins for the same job
  • NoteroReading & PDFs · Files, sync & backupA+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  • ZoplicateOrganising & tagsA+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  • ZotMoovOrganising & tags · Files, sync & backupA+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  • Zutilo Utility for ZoteroOrganising & tagsA+Recommended, tested in Zotero

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 ZotExtract
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.0.xpi · 0.10 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