Plugins

Mica for Zotero

by northword · github.com/northword/zotero-mica

Apply Windows Mica / Mica Alt / Acrylic backdrop materials to Zotero windows.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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143
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it loads native code
Applies to v0.1.1, released 3 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
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 code, and 1 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Loads native codemediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Loads native codecontent/scripts/mica.js · line 242
_ctypes = ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/ctypes.sys.mjs").ctypes;
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Works withZotero 9, 10, 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 3 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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What it does

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What you'll need

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Where your data goes

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Install Mica for Zotero
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Before you install: It loads native code.Read the finding