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papersgpt

by papersgpt · github.com/papersgpt/papersgpt-for-zotero

A powerful Zotero AI and MCP plugin with ChatGPT, Gemini 3.7, Claude Fable 5, Claude Opus 5, DeepSeek V4, Grok, OpenRouter, Kimi k3, GLM 5.3, SiliconFlow, GPT-oss, Gemma 4, Qwen 3.8

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Downloads a .xpi file (198 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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AGPL-3.0
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because papersgpt-v1.6.0.xpi is 189 MB, over our 60 MB analysis limit
Applies to v1.6.0, released 24 Sep 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Code not analysedpapersgpt-v1.6.0.xpi is 189 MB, over our 60 MB analysis limit
Another plugin uses the same ID2 other plugins share this add-on ID. Zotero can only install one of them.
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Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresUnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
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MaintenanceActive · last release 24 Sep 20266 contributors
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What it does

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What you'll need

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  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: integrated local LLMs (one-click download), Ollama or a local OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek and OpenRouter): cloud models (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek etc.).
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

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Forks and alternatives

2 other plugins use the same ID as this one. Every Zotero plugin carries an ID, a name tag Zotero uses to tell plugins apart. These 3 plugins carry the same one, because people copied papersgpt to make their own versions and kept its ID.Show what this means
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  • Installing another replaces it. If you install one of the others, it takes this one's place.
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papersgpt · this pluginpapersgpt/papersgpt-for-zotero–Not graded yet189,87224 Sep 2026
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1 listed fork.

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Install papersgpt
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.6.0.xpi · 198 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