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Item Key Visible

by roderickvella · github.com/roderickvella/Zotero-Item-Key-Column

A Zotero plugin that adds an “Item Key” column to the library and search views for quick reference and scripting.

Import & metadataInterface & look
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.00 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
8
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
183
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 updates are set to come from an address someone else could control
Applies to v1.0.1, released 30 Aug 2025Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
Another plugin uses the same IDOne other plugin shares this add-on ID. Zotero can only install one of them.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyUpdates are set to come from an address someone else could controlThe developer uploaded the release file from the roderickvella account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
The update address is on not-yet-setup.com, a template domain the developer doesn't controlThe update address doesn't respond, so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesNo web requests foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Powerful capabilitiesNo powerful capabilities foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · not 9, 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 7Detected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceSlowing down · last release 30 Aug 20251 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: 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

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  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: no web requests found.

Forks and alternatives

1 other plugin uses the same ID as this one. Every Zotero plugin carries an ID, a name tag Zotero uses to tell plugins apart. These 2 plugins carry the same one, because people copied Item Key Visible to make their own versions and kept its ID.Show what this means
  • You can only have one. Zotero sees them as the same plugin.
  • Installing another replaces it. If you install one of the others, it takes this one's place.
  • Check what you install. Several share this plugin's name, so make sure the file comes from the one you meant.
Item Key Visible · this pluginroderickvella/Zotero-Item-Key-ColumnBUse with care18330 Aug 2025
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2 listed forks.

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