llm-for-zotero

Integrate large language models into Zotero to enable functions such as literature Q&A and summarization.

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Type: MCP
Open source: Yes
GitHub Stars: ★ 2.0k
Source: mcp-github
Repository: github.com/yilewang/llm-for-zotero

Overview

llm-for-zotero is a research assistant system deeply integrated into the Zotero library. It allows users to interact directly within Zotero with current PDFs, selected text, figures, and more, obtaining citation-based answers and saving notes. Supports multiple backends, including standard API providers, local OpenAI-compatible models, WebChat, Codex App-Server, and Claude Code. Ideal for researchers and students who need efficient management and utilization of academic literature.

Capabilities

▪Literature Q&A
▪Text summarization
▪Figure analysis
▪Multi-document comparison
▪Note saving

Use cases

Literature reading and comprehensionResearch note organizationAcademic writing assistanceAcademic resource management

Setup

Requires: API KeyNode 环境

1. Download the latest .xpi file; 2. In Zotero, go to `Tools` -> `Add-ons` -> gear icon -> `Install Add-on from File`, then select the .xpi file; 3. Restart Zotero; 4. Open `Preferences` -> `llm-for-zotero`, choose a provider, enter the base URL, API key, and model, then click `Test Connection`; 5. Open a PDF in Zotero and click the LLM Assistant icon on the right-hand toolbar.

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FAQ

How do I get started?

Download the .xpi file, install it in Zotero, and configure your provider information.

Which backends are supported?

Supports standard API providers, local models, WebChat, Codex App-Server, and Claude Code.

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