Plugins / Organising & tags

zot-link

by Gavin-ZCX · github.com/Gavin-ZCX/zot-link

Zotero 9 plugin for safe imported-to-linked attachment organization under _items/{KEY}

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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GPL-3.0
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because it writes to Zotero's database directly
Applies to v0.0.17, released 19 Jun 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
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Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the Gavin-ZCX account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is a placeholder
Where your data goesNo web requests foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Powerful capabilitiesWrites to Zotero's database directlyHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Writes to Zotero's database directlyhighHigh concern: a serious problem.
Where we found it
Writes to Zotero's database directlysrc/convert.js · line 257

Tables: items

await Zotero.DB.queryAsync(
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Works withZotero 7, 8, 9 · not 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 7, 8, 9Detected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 19 Jun 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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What it does

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What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: no web requests found.

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install zot-link
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itIt writes to Zotero's database directly.
Better-graded plugins for the same jobA+NoteroA+ZoplicateA+ZotMoov
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