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Zotero Veil

by LiuAoran · github.com/LiuAoran/zotero-veil

A theme that recolours Zotero with Material colours generated from a seed colour you pick, plus frosted glass on Apple Silicon Macs.

Zotero Veil has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it loads native code. It works with Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Interface & look
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 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.
12
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
16
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
5
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
3
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it loads native code
Applies to v1.0.5, released 28 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the LiuAoran account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is a placeholder
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 codeMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Loads native code
Where we found it
Loads native codecontent/theme.js · line 3251
const c = this.chromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/ctypes.sys.mjs").ctypes;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 28 Oct 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface: English and Chinese
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What it does

Written by AI from the README

A theme that recolours Zotero with Material colours generated from a seed colour you pick, plus frosted glass on Apple Silicon Macs. Covers the library, item pane and reader toolbar, in light, dark or system mode.

Gives Zotero a custom look. Made for macOS and Zotero 10; native glass is tested only on Apple Silicon, and disabling the plugin restores the original interface.

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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Before you install: It loads native code.Read the finding
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