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Open in Obsidian

by adamsghaier · github.com/adamsghaier/zotero-open-in-obsidian

Opens a paper's Obsidian literature note from a right-click, finding it by Better BibTeX citekey in your vaults.

Open in Obsidian has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 8–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Citing & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.00 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.
6
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6
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1
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0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.1.0, released 30 Sep 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the adamsghaier account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesNo web requests foundLowLow 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 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 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 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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What it does

Written by AI from the README

Opens a paper's Obsidian literature note from a right-click, finding it by Better BibTeX citekey in your vaults. An optional Obsidian companion plugin switches to the note if it is already open.

Jumping from a Zotero item to its note otherwise means searching in Obsidian. It is read-only, never writes to your vault, and needs Better BibTeX and Obsidian on the same computer.

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.

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For the same job, work with Zotero 10 and graded A or better. Closest match first.

  • A
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    Matches “better bibtex citekey obsidian” · 99 downloads · Active · Zotero 7–10
  • A+
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    Matches “obsidian literature notes” · 130 downloads · Active · Zotero 7–10
  • A
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    Connects Zotero to Obsidian: creates Markdown literature notes from items using your templates and inserts citations.

    Matches “literature notes in obsidian” · 40,001 downloads · Active · Zotero 9–10
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Install Open in Obsidian
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.1.0.xpi · 0.00 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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