Copilot For Zotero

The Ultimate AI Assistant for Your Research Journey

Transform hours of dense academic reading into minutes of clear understanding. Like having Cursor for your Zotero library, but laser-focused on literature comprehension and research acceleration.

No credit card required
Local data storage
Privacy guaranteed

What is Zotero Copilot?

Your intelligent research companion that transforms the way you interact with academic literature

Think of it as Cursor for your Zotero library

But with a laser focus on literature comprehension and research acceleration. Zotero Copilot transforms how you interact with academic papers, turning hours of dense reading into minutes of crystal-clear understanding.

Whether you're diving into complex research papers, synthesizing findings across multiple studies, or exploring new concepts in unfamiliar fields, Zotero Copilot serves as your intelligent research companion.

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Advanced AI Power
Leverage cutting-edge AI equipped with specialized tools to truly understand and analyze research papers and academic content with unprecedented accuracy
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Local & Secure Storage
Your research data is stored locally in your vault to preserve privacy and security. No uploading your valuable research index to cloud providers
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Smart Context Menu
Interactive menu above your chat messages to seamlessly add context. Supports regular items, notes, and PDF attachments for enhanced conversations
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Universal Document Support
Chat with PDFs, images, and various document formats. Read papers and books with AI assistance directly within your Zotero environment
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Smart Prompt Templates
Pre-configured prompt templates that you can instantly send to any LLM with a single click, dramatically boosting your research efficiency
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Custom LLM Integration
Configure multiple AI models using your own API hosts and keys. Seamlessly switch between different LLMs during chat sessions for optimal results

Trusted by Leading Researchers

Discover why thousands of researchers worldwide trust Zotero Copilot to accelerate their academic workflow

Zotero Copilot has fundamentally transformed my literature review process. The AI's ability to synthesize complex papers and identify key patterns has accelerated my research by 3x.
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Dr. Sarah Chen

PhD Candidate, MIT • Computer Science

The depth of understanding this AI demonstrates with complex academic papers is exceptional. It's become an indispensable tool for my research team.
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Prof. Michael Rodriguez

Research Director • Stanford University

Privacy-first design with enterprise-grade AI capabilities. Finally, a research tool that doesn't compromise on data security while delivering outstanding performance.
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Dr. Emily Zhang

Postdoc Researcher • Oxford University

Transform Your Research Workflow Today

Join leading researchers worldwide who trust Zotero Copilot to accelerate discoveries and streamline their academic workflow.

✓ No credit card required • ✓ Setup in under 5 minutes • ✓ Enterprise-grade security

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Zotero Copilot

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Where can I get help and support?

Join our active Discord community where our development team and fellow researchers are ready to help. You can also reach us directly at [email protected] or [email protected]. We recommend Discord for faster responses and community-driven support.

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Is there a free trial for Zotero Copilot Premium?

While we don't offer a traditional free trial for Premium features, we do provide a comprehensive free plan with core functionality that lets you explore the platform and experience its capabilities before upgrading.

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What types of documents and formats are supported?

We support most Zotero file types including PDF attachments, notes, web pages, and various academic document formats. Our system is designed to handle the full spectrum of research materials commonly used in academic work.

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How does Zotero Copilot securely access my research papers?

Zotero Copilot connects to your Zotero library through official, secure APIs. Your research data remains completely private and secure, stored locally on your device. We never upload your research content or index to external servers.

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Is Zotero Copilot completely free to use?

Yes! Zotero Copilot offers a robust free plan with essential features. We also provide Premium plans with advanced capabilities, enhanced AI model support, and additional productivity tools for power users.

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Can I integrate my own AI models and APIs?

Absolutely! Zotero Copilot supports custom LLM configurations where you can set up multiple AI models using your own API hosts and keys. You can seamlessly switch between different models during research sessions for optimal results.

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Which versions of Zotero are supported?

Currently, we only support Zotero 7. Support for Zotero 8 is currently in development and will be available soon.