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Guide to Zotero GPT for AI-powered research assistance within Zotero
Passed 19 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 17 of 22 without it.
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I am running a local vLLM server compatible with OpenAI's API to use with Zotero GPT. Which environment variable should I configure on my workstation to securely pass my custom API authorization token to the plugin?
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| Specify configuring the ZOTERO_GPT_API_KEY environment variable for custom endpoint authentication. | Missed | Passed |
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Zotero GPT brings large language model capabilities directly into the Zotero reference manager, allowing researchers to interact with their library and papers through natural language. With over 7,000 GitHub stars, it has become one of the most sought-after Zotero plugins as researchers increasingly look for ways to integrate AI into their academic workflows.
The plugin connects Zotero to various LLM providers including OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and compatible API endpoints. Researchers can ask questions about papers, generate summaries, extract key findings, compare methodologies across studies, and perform many other analytical tasks without leaving Zotero. The AI has access to the context of your current paper, selected text, annotations, and library metadata.
What makes Zotero GPT particularly powerful for academic work is its tight integration with the Zotero ecosystem. Unlike standalone AI tools where you must copy and paste text, Zotero GPT understands the structure of your library and can reference specific papers, annotations, and collections. This contextual awareness makes it far more effective for research tasks than generic chatbot interfaces.
Install Zotero GPT through the Zotero add-on system:
.xpi file from https://github.com/MuiseDestiny/zotero-gpt/releases.xpi file and restart ZoteroConfigure your LLM provider:
$OPENAI_API_KEY in your system environment$AZURE_OPENAI_KEY and $AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT$ZOTERO_GPT_API_KEY and the endpoint URLAdditional configuration options:
Paper Summarization: Select a paper in your library and ask Zotero GPT to generate a structured summary. The AI reads the available metadata, abstract, and any annotations you have made to produce a concise overview of the paper's contributions, methods, and findings.
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