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Custom Columns

by anurag-dalal · github.com/anurag-dalal/zotero_custom_columns

Adds your own item list columns that you edit in place: checkboxes, ratings, links, text and coloured options.

Custom Columns has Atlas grade B (use with care) because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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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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7
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7
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
CC0-1.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control
Applies to v1.1.0, released 12 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 transparencyUpdates are set to come from an address someone else could controlThe developer uploaded the release file from the anurag-dalal account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
Updates are set to come from anurag/zotero-custom-columns on GitHub, which doesn't exist or isn't public: if the owner of "anurag" published an update there, Zotero would install itThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesNo web requests found; its code names known servicesLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computerLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (1)
Works with files on your computer
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 12 Oct 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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What it does

Written by AI from the README

Adds your own item list columns that you edit in place: checkboxes, ratings, links, text and coloured options. Includes templates, per-collection columns, bulk editing and CSV export.

Zotero has no columns for your own tracking, such as reading status or screening decisions. Values are stored in local files that Zotero sync doesn't carry.

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: no web requests found; its code names known services.

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Before you install: Updates are set to come from an address someone else could control.Read the finding
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