ai-research-assistant

What it does

A Zotero plugin that answers questions grounded in the documents you have collected, which cuts down the work of locating the relevant passage across a large library. Requires Zotero and your own API key. Development stopped in April 2025, so check version compatibility before installing; paper contents go to the AI provider, and any claim needs verifying against the source before you cite it.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

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Before you start

• Setup difficultyFor advanced users
• Command lineNot required
• API keyRequired
• Sends data onlineYes

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

ai-research-assistant FAQ

Is ai-research-assistant free?

ai-research-assistant itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use ai-research-assistant?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does ai-research-assistant work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use ai-research-assistant commercially?

The licence is AGPL-3.0. Using it commercially is fine, but if you distribute something built on it you may be required to release that under the same licence. Keep it internal, or check before distributing.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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