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Zotero Settings Sync

by gaviiiinnnn · github.com/gaviiiinnnn/zotero-settings-sync

A Zotero plugin that syncs Zotero settings, plugin configurations, installed plugins, citation styles, and site-specific settings across devices

Citing & writingFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.10 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because it writes to Zotero's database directly
Applies to v1.2.3, released 29 Aug 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 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 capabilitiesWrites to Zotero's database directly, and 5 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Writes to Zotero's database directlyhighHigh concern: a serious problem.A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Installs other add-onslowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Writes to Zotero's database directlycontent/scripts/settingsync.js · line 4008

Tables: settings

await Zotero.DB.queryAsync(
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/settingsync.js · line 129

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/settingsync.js · line 85

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
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Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
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 29 Aug 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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Forks and alternatives

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Install Zotero Settings Sync
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itIt writes to Zotero's database directly.
Better-graded plugins for the same jobA+NoteroA+ZotMoovA+zotxt
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