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Zotero CiteFlow

by groele · github.com/groele/Zotero-CiteFlow

Shows in the item list which items are cited in a Microsoft Word document.

Zotero CiteFlow has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it loads native code. It works with Zotero 10, 11 beta. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.09 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it loads native code
Applies to v13.2.4, the file its update address serves (newer than its latest GitHub release), first seen 6 Nov 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesNo web requests foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Powerful capabilitiesLoads native codeMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Loads native code
Where we found it
Loads native codechrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 2564
const ctypes = ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/ctypes.sys.mjs").ctypes;
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Works withZotero 10, 11 beta · not 9Updates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 4 Nov 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface: English and Chinese
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What it does

Written by AI from the README

Shows in the item list which items are cited in a Microsoft Word document. It keeps plugin-owned citation tags and lets you drag items into Word as editable Zotero citations. Needs Zotero's Word integration.

While writing in Word, it lets you see from Zotero which sources you have already cited. Status comes only from citations it recognises, so unrecognised ones are not treated as never cited.

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

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Before you install: It loads native code.Read the finding
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