Plugins / Reading & PDFs

zotLook

by fre-ms · github.com/fre-ms/zotLook

preview, search and navigate attachments in Zotero – with one keystroke, on macOS, Linux and Windows

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.1 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
3
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
295
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it loads native code, and 2 more findings
Applies to v1.4.1, released 3 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
Fork of gchapron/Zotero7QuickLookA copy of another listed plugin, changed by someone else.
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 fre-ms 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 capabilitiesLoads native code, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Loads native codemediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Runs a compiled program it ships, which we can't readmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Loads native codewinpreview.js · line 37
"resource://gre/modules/ctypes.sys.mjs"
Launches programs on your computerzotlook.js · line 2216

Programs it names include dbus-send, gdbus, powershell

"resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs"
Runs a compiled program it ships, which we can't readzotlook.js · line 2623

qlpreview

let helper = await this._ensureBinary("qlpreview");
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
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 3 Sep 20263 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: German and English
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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: no web requests found.

Forks and alternatives

Fork of gchapron/Zotero7QuickLook.

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BUse with care
Before you install: It loads native code, and 2 more findings.Read the finding
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