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Zotodo

by wbthomason · github.com/wbthomason/zotodo

Creates Todoist tasks for papers added to Zotero, automatically on import or for existing items.

Zotodo has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It's a Zotero 6 plugin, so Zotero 7 and later can't load it. What to use instead. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Organising & tags
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 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.
12k
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
24,037
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
20
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
224
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.10.1, released 22 May 2023Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Legacy plugin for Zotero 6 onlyUses the old plugin format. Zotero 7 and later can't load it.
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 goesOnly contacts services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Apps you connect (1)
api.todoist.com
Where we found it
api.todoist.comcontent/zotodo.js · line 118
"https://api.todoist.com/rest/v2/tasks",
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (2)
Stores API keys or passwordsRuns code it assembles while running
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 6 only (legacy plugin)Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 6 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceDormant · last release 22 May 20232 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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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

Written by AI from the README

Creates Todoist tasks for papers added to Zotero, automatically on import or for existing items. Task and comment text come from templates with authors, title and abstract, plus project, section, due date and labels. Needs a Todoist API key.

Keeps a reading queue in Todoist without retyping each paper. Task links can open the item or its PDF in Zotero.

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 services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.

Apps you connect (1)
api.todoist.com
Evidence · file and line
api.todoist.comcontent/zotodo.js · line 118
"https://api.todoist.com/rest/v2/tasks",

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

  • A+
    Zotero Todoist Bridge

    Adds a Send To Todoist right-click submenu with one entry per template, creating tasks from selected papers.

    Matches “send papers to todoist” · 55 downloads · Slowing down · Zotero 9–10
    Works with Zotero 10
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Install Zotodo
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.10.1.xpi · 0.01 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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