> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://apidoc.cometapi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Use Zotero with CometAPI

> Use this guide to configure Zotero with CometAPI by setting the base URL, API key, and model or provider options.

Zotero is a reference management tool for researchers. The **Zotero GPT** plugin adds AI-powered reading, summarization, and Q\&A capabilities — powered by CometAPI.

## Prerequisites

* A CometAPI account with an active API key — [get yours here](https://www.cometapi.com/console/token)
* Zotero desktop app — [download here](https://www.zotero.org/download/)
* Zotero browser connector extension — [get it here](https://www.zotero.org/download/)
* `zotero-gpt.xpi` plugin file — [download from the Zotero GPT releases page](https://github.com/MuiseDestiny/zotero-gpt/releases)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the Zotero browser connector">
    In your browser's extensions panel, search for and install the **Zotero Connector**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cometapi/E4FFvyMYmaOZoldp/images/integrations/810968_360320.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=E4FFvyMYmaOZoldp&q=85&s=6b38564015afe74a9f4dc91a40613836" alt="Browser extension panel with Zotero search" width="1925" height="916" data-path="images/integrations/810968_360320.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cometapi/E4FFvyMYmaOZoldp/images/integrations/810968_360321.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=E4FFvyMYmaOZoldp&q=85&s=875d6f0f3a555f664bf2bea71a7964e8" alt="Zotero Connector extension installed in browser" width="1913" height="949" data-path="images/integrations/810968_360321.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get your CometAPI API key">
    Log in to the [CometAPI console](https://www.cometapi.com/console/token). Click **Add API Key** and copy your CometAPI API key.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cometapi/SZhlxZhCnMLn__BW/images/overview/810968_364191.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SZhlxZhCnMLn__BW&q=85&s=aef81a83f29f8eb16655ed4060425f50" alt="CometAPI dashboard showing the Add API Key button" width="3824" height="1892" data-path="images/overview/810968_364191.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cometapi/HhtmQffktazbxUvS/images/overview/810968_364193.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HhtmQffktazbxUvS&q=85&s=d893f659267150d0faf45f99eb5dffc1" alt="CometAPI API key details with base URL" width="2434" height="1232" data-path="images/overview/810968_364193.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the Zotero GPT plugin">
    In Zotero, go to **Tools → Plugins → Install Plugin From File** and select the `zotero-gpt.xpi` file you downloaded.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the API settings">
    Open the Zotero GPT plugin settings:

    * **API Address**: `https://api.cometapi.com`
    * **API Key**: paste your CometAPI API key
    * **Model**: select or type the model you want to use

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cometapi/E4FFvyMYmaOZoldp/images/integrations/810968_360325.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=E4FFvyMYmaOZoldp&q=85&s=8fc562a5ce6e0d559eba0298dfb58bce" alt="Zotero GPT settings with API address and key configured" width="1024" height="910" data-path="images/integrations/810968_360325.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test the integration">
    Open a paper in Zotero and use the GPT panel to ask a question or request a summary. A successful AI response confirms the integration is working.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cometapi/E4FFvyMYmaOZoldp/images/integrations/810968_360326.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=E4FFvyMYmaOZoldp&q=85&s=15978a05c5928698d718f954e4f2043f" alt="Zotero GPT responding to a question about an open paper" width="1151" height="656" data-path="images/integrations/810968_360326.png" />
    </Frame>

    If the call fails, verify your API key and address, or contact [CometAPI support](https://www.cometapi.com).
  </Step>
</Steps>