Changelog

What's New in v0.3.2

New Features

Auto-resizing Input Field

The input field now automatically adjusts its height based on content:

• Dynamic Height: Input area expands as you type longer messages
• Better Visibility: See all your content without scrolling
• Seamless Experience: Smooth transitions as content changes

Quick Prompt Shortcuts

Quick prompt shortcuts are now displayed below the input for faster access:

• Easy Access: Frequently used prompts are just one click away
• Improved Workflow: Reduce repetitive typing with preset prompts
• Visual Shortcuts: Clear visual indicators for available prompts

Clearer Error Messages

Improved error messages with better documentation for troubleshooting:

• Descriptive Errors: More detailed error descriptions
• Documentation Links: Direct links to relevant documentation
• Troubleshooting Guide: Easier problem resolution

Add Notes to Conversation Context

You can now add Zotero notes to the conversation context:

• Note Integration: Include your Zotero notes in AI conversations
• Research Context: Provide additional context from your research notes
• Flexible Selection: Choose which notes to include

Bug Fixes

• Message Persistence: Fixed occasional issue where messages were not properly saved

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BibGenie Team December 7, 2025

What's New in v0.3.0

Screenshot Tool

Capture any area in Zotero as an image and add it to the AI context:

• Flexible Capture: Select and capture any region within Zotero
• Formula Support: Easily include mathematical formulas from papers
• Figures & Diagrams: Add charts, figures, and diagrams to your AI conversations
• Seamless Integration: Captured images are automatically added to the conversation context

This feature is perfect for discussing specific visual content from your research papers with AI.

Save Conversation as Note

Save your AI conversations directly as Zotero Notes:

• Last Response: Save just the AI's most recent response
• Full Conversation: Save the entire conversation history
• Zotero Integration: Notes are saved directly in your Zotero library
• Easy Reference: Keep important AI insights alongside your research materials

Custom System Prompt

Extend the built-in system prompt with your own instructions:

• Personalized AI Behavior: Customize how the AI responds to your queries
• Research-Specific Instructions: Add domain-specific guidance for your field
• Flexible Configuration: Easily modify and update your custom prompts

Image Preview & Download

Enhanced image handling in conversations:

• Click to Preview: Click any image attachment to view it in full size
• Download Option: Save images directly from the conversation
• Input Area Support: Preview images before sending them
• History Access: View images from previous conversations

Enhanced Research-Focused System Prompt

Updated default system prompt for better academic research support:

• Document-First Responses: AI prioritizes information from your attached documents
• Improved Formatting: Better structured responses for academic contexts
• Research Focus: Enhanced understanding of academic terminology and concepts

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BibGenie Team November 30, 2025

What's New in v0.2.0

Built-in Models

Added more built-in models for out-of-the-box use:

• Deepseek v3: The latest version of Deepseek model with enhanced capabilities
• GLM-4.6: Advanced language model from Zhipu AI
• GLM-4.5V: Vision-enabled model supporting image inputs

These models are now available directly in BibGenie without additional configuration, making it easier to get started with AI-powered research assistance.

Custom Model Configuration

Improved the custom model setup process:

• Easier Configuration: Streamlined interface for adding custom models
• Better Validation: Enhanced validation to ensure correct model setup
• Improved Documentation: Clearer instructions for configuring custom models

This update makes it more convenient for users who want to use their own model endpoints or specialized models for specific research needs.

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BibGenie Team November 23, 2025

What's New in v0.1.6

Email/Password Login

Now you can login to BibGenie with your email and password! This new authentication method provides:

• Secure Authentication: Login with email and password
• Password Storage: Secure password storage via Zotero API
• Seamless Integration: Perfectly integrates with existing BibGenie features
• Enhanced Security: Your credentials are protected by industry-standard encryption

Webpage Context Support

Added ability to add web page attachments directly to your conversation context. This extends the context capability that only supports PDF attachments.

It's perfect for users who are used to saving web page attachments in Zotero, and can more conveniently add web page attachments to the conversation context.

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BibGenie Team November 16, 2025

🎯 Important Announcement: Product Rebranding

We received a friendly reminder from the Zotero team that "Zotero" is a registered trademark and cannot be used directly in product names. To respect intellectual property rights and avoid user confusion, effective November 9, 2025, Zotero-Copilot is officially rebranded as BibGenie.

📝 Rebranding Details

• Old Name: Zotero-Copilot
• New Name: BibGenie
• New Domain: www.bibgenie.com
• Effective Version: v0.1.5

✨ Why "BibGenie"?

BibGenie embodies the core philosophy of our product:

• Bib: Short for Bibliography, representing the heart of academic research
• Genie: A magical being of intelligence and assistance

BibGenie represents an intelligent genie that understands your research needs and is always ready to help with your academic work. Like the genie from Aladdin's lamp, BibGenie is dedicated to fulfilling your wishes in literature management and research.

✅ Impact on Users

Good news! This rebranding does not affect any existing features:

• ✅ All features work exactly as before
• ✅ Your data and settings are fully preserved
• ✅ No manual actions or reconfiguration needed
• ✅ Plugin will automatically update to the new version

🔄 Key Changes

1. Product Name: Zotero-Copilot → BibGenie
2. Official Website: zotero-copilot.com → bibgenie.com
3. Brand Identity: Updated logo and visual design
4. Plugin Display Name: Shows as "BibGenie" in Zotero

💡 Our Commitment

While the name has changed, our mission remains the same:

• 🎯 Continue providing the best AI assistant experience for Zotero users
• 🚀 Continuously optimize features and improve research efficiency
• 💪 Maintain deep integration with the Zotero ecosystem
• ❤️ Listen to user feedback and continuously improve the product

🙏 Thank You for Your Support

Thank you to the Zotero team for their professional reminder, and thank you to all our users for your continued support and trust. We will continue to work hard to make BibGenie your most capable research assistant!

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BibGenie Team November 9, 2025

Performance Optimization & New Features

We're excited to announce the performance optimization and new features added to the platform with the following features:

• Free models included: Free version also includes multiple free models, ready to use out of the box
• Support multiple model providers: Support OpenAI, DeepSeek, Anthropic, ollama, Gemini, XAI, OpenRouter, OpenAI Compatible Model, etc. model providers
• Error information optimization: Error information has been optimized, more clear and understandable
• Add pdf attachment to context function optimization: Besides adding the currently opened pdf attachment, now you can also add the specified pdf attachment by searching the zotero library
• Prompt management function optimization: The prompt management function has been optimized
• Prompt shortcut input function optimization: The prompt shortcut input function has been optimized, more clear and understandable

Core Features

We're excited to announce the initial release of our platform with the following core features:

• Basic Conversation Function: Support basic conversation function in a native way
• Multiple LLM Providers Support: Support multiple LLM providers, support OpenAI, DeepSeek, Anthropic, etc. model providers
• History Chat Record Persistence: History chat records are persisted locally and can be viewed in history chat records
• Prompt Management Function: Support prompt management function, support prompt creation, editing, deletion, import, export, etc.
• Prompt Shortcut Input: Support prompt shortcut input function, support prompt shortcut input, no need to manually input, just click to input
• Zotero Attachment Support: Support adding Zotero attachments to the conversation context
• Image Input Support: Support image input breaking the conversation context