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ZotLit

by aidenlx · github.com/aidenlx/zotlit

Bring your Zotero library into Obsidian. Create liter ature notes, insert citations, and annotate PDFs without leaving your vault.

Reading & PDFsCiting & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1,021
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
31,632
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v2.1.4, released 11 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 transparencyMinified (compressed) code, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. GitHub holds a build attestation for this exact file; we haven't checked its signature. 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 goesOnly contacts servers you set up1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
On your computer (1)
localhost
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboardLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 11 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Description coming soon. We haven't written a summary yet. The line above is the developer's own description; the developer's README is linked above.

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: only contacts servers you set up. 1 address in 1 group.

On your computer (1)
localhost

Forks and alternatives

2 listed forks.

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The developer's response

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Install ZotLit
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v2.1.4.xpi · 0.04 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures