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Narrative Citations

by jderrfuss · github.com/jderrfuss/zotero-narrative-citations

Zotero plugin adding narrative citations — "Smith and Jones (2024)" instead of "(Smith & Jones, 2024)". Correct APA 7 without modified style files. Pre-alpha.

Citing & writing
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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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AGPL-3.0
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Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.2.1, released 17 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
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MaintenanceActive · last release 17 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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Install Narrative Citations
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.2.1.xpi · 0.02 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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