Plugins / Reading & PDFs

AI Summary for Zotero

by ajs7270 · github.com/ajs7270/zotero-ai-summary

Save AI-generated paper summaries and deep lessons as formatted Zotero child notes.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.08 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
20
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
134
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a website that knows an item's key could change your library through it
Applies to v0.0.1, released 11 May 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 goesNo web requests foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Powerful capabilitiesA website that knows an item's key could change your library through it, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A website that knows an item's key could change your library through itmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Where we found it
A website that knows an item's key could change your library through…lib/endpoints/create-note.js · line 2

A website would need to know an item's key (the ID Zotero gives each item) to change it

registerEndpoint("/aisummary/note", {
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 11 May 20261 contributor
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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

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: no web requests found.

Forks and alternatives

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