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Attachments to Markdown

by harrywang · github.com/harrywang/zotero-attachments-markdown

Converts web snapshots, EPUBs and Word (.docx) attachments into clean Markdown with YAML front matter, saved images and footnotes, as a new Markdown attachment.

Attachments to Markdown has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: c2.com. It works with Zotero 8–10, 11 beta. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Files, sync & backupCiting & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.3 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
In useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.
80
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
80
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
1
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: c2.com
Applies to v0.3.0, released 10 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyMinified (compressed) code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the harrywang account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: c2.com2 addresses in 2 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
c2.com
Documentation (1)
www.youtube.com
Where we found it
c2.comcontent/converter.js · line 46
s.getPageTitle();if(!o)return{content:"",contentHtml:""};let h=yield this.fetch("https://c2.com/wiki/remodel/pages/"+o).then((v=>v.json()));if(!h||!h.text)return{content:"",contentHtml:""};let u=o.rep
www.youtube.comcontent/converter.js · line 81
[A-Z].*)$|^(.*[\u3002\uFF01\uFF1F][${a}]*)([${E.CJK_CHAR_RANGES}].*)$`),c=4e3,_="https://www.youtube.com/youtubei/v1/player?prettyPrint=false",T="20.10.38",O={client:{clientName:"ANDROID",clientVersio
Powerful capabilitiesRuns code it assembles while running, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (2)
Runs code it assembles while runningWorks with files on your computer
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 8, 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 10 Oct 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
No further detail for this area yet.
We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Written by AI from the README

Converts web snapshots, EPUBs and Word (.docx) attachments into clean Markdown with YAML front matter, saved images and footnotes, as a new Markdown attachment. Works on selected items or the whole library, offline. PDFs are not supported. Needs Zotero 8.

Gives you plain text for Obsidian notes, AI tools or searching, from pages you have already saved. Snapshots go through Defuddle to strip menus and ads.

What you'll need

Detected automatically

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: contacts a server we couldn't identify: c2.com. 2 addresses in 2 groups.

Not identified (1)
c2.com
Documentation (1)
www.youtube.com
Evidence · file and line
c2.comcontent/converter.js · line 46
s.getPageTitle();if(!o)return{content:"",contentHtml:""};let h=yield this.fetch("https://c2.com/wiki/remodel/pages/"+o).then((v=>v.json()));if(!h||!h.text)return{content:"",contentHtml:""};let u=o.rep
www.youtube.comcontent/converter.js · line 81
[A-Z].*)$|^(.*[\u3002\uFF01\uFF1F][${a}]*)([${E.CJK_CHAR_RANGES}].*)$`),c=4e3,_="https://www.youtube.com/youtubei/v1/player?prettyPrint=false",T="20.10.38",O={client:{clientName:"ANDROID",clientVersio

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BUse with care
Before you install: It contacts a server we couldn't identify: c2.com.Read the finding
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