Plugins / Reading & PDFs

Copy PDFs to Clipboard

by lcneyc · github.com/lcneyc/zotero-copy-pdfs-to-clipboard

Add a Zotero item context-menu command to copy PDF files object to the system clipboard. Supports multi-file copy on macOS and Windows.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v1.0.0, released 10 Mar 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 8.
Fork of esihaj/zotero-copy-pdf-to-clipboardA copy of another listed plugin, changed by someone else.
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Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the lcneyc account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
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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 capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 1 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computerbootstrap.js · line 306

Programs it names include osascript, powershell

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Works withZotero 8 · not 9, 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 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 8Detected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceSlowing down · last release 10 Mar 20263 contributors
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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

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  • Zotero 8Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: no web requests found.

Forks and alternatives

Fork of esihaj/zotero-copy-pdf-to-clipboard.

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Before you install: It launches programs on your computer.Read the finding
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