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Zotero LiveReload

by dyingjie · github.com/dyingjie/zotero-livereload

Previews a remote LaTeX-compiled PDF in Zotero's own reader and refreshes it on demand or automatically when the file changes on the server.

Zotero LiveReload has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Reading & PDFsCiting & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 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.
14
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
23
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
4
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.1.4, released 30 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is a placeholder
Where your data goesOnly contacts programs on this computer1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
On your computer (1)
10.253.0.9named in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Powerful capabilitiesNo powerful capabilities foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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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 30 Oct 20262 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
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What it does

Written by AI from the README

Previews a remote LaTeX-compiled PDF in Zotero's own reader and refreshes it on demand or automatically when the file changes on the server.

For people compiling LaTeX on a server who want to watch the result without leaving Zotero. Auto-refresh polls the PDF address and is off by default. Built and tested on Windows.

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: only contacts programs on this computer. 1 address in 1 group.

On your computer (1)
10.253.0.9named in its code

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Install Zotero LiveReload
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.4.xpi · 0.01 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures