papersgpt-for-zotero
Professional AI research tool for Zotero: chat with PDFs, whole-library search, Literature Radar, AutoPilot. 30+ LLMs or local models; built-in MCP server.
- 2.7k stars
- 96 forks
- 76 open issues
- Language: JavaScript
- License: AGPL-3.0
- updated
Install
git clone https://github.com/papersgpt/papersgpt-for-zotero{
"mcpServers": {
"papersgpt-for-zotero": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/papersgpt-for-zotero/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"papersgpt-for-zotero": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/papersgpt-for-zotero/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}- Run the command above in your terminal (Claude Code), or paste the JSON config into claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop).
- Replace any <placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.
- Restart Claude. The MCP server and its tools appear automatically.
Clone https://github.com/papersgpt/papersgpt-for-zotero and follow its README for install instructions.
Editor's note
PapersGPT is a JavaScript plugin for Zotero 8 and 9 that embeds AI chat directly into the reference manager, letting researchers query single or multiple PDFs from their library using a keyboard shortcut or toolbar button, then save the resulting insights as Zotero Notes. It connects to Claude (including Sonnet 4.6 and Opus 4.6) alongside more than a dozen other models through direct API keys or via OpenRouter with a single credential. The plugin also exposes an MCP server so that any MCP-compatible client, including Claude Desktop and Claude Code, can query a user's personal Zotero library through the companion docsagent interface. A SKILL file can be loaded directly into Claude Code, Cursor, or Gemini CLI for agent-style access. The AutoPilot feature, currently in open beta with daily usage limits, automates batch processing of 100 or more papers overnight, running user-defined extraction prompts across an entire collection and writing structured findings back into Zotero Notes without manual intervention. The plugin targets academic researchers who want AI-assisted literature review without leaving their existing reference management environment.
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What is papersgpt/papersgpt-for-zotero?
papersgpt/papersgpt-for-zotero is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. Professional AI research tool for Zotero: chat with PDFs, whole-library search, Literature Radar, AutoPilot. 30+ LLMs or local models; built-in MCP server. It has 2.7k GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-22.
How do I install papersgpt-for-zotero?
You can install papersgpt-for-zotero by cloning the repository (https://github.com/papersgpt/papersgpt-for-zotero) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
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Who maintains papersgpt/papersgpt-for-zotero?
papersgpt/papersgpt-for-zotero is maintained by papersgpt. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-22, with 76 open issues.
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