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Zotero JS Bridge

by Sum-su · github.com/Sum-su/zotero-js-bridge

Run JavaScript inside a running Zotero from your terminal — local HTTP endpoints for exec, and duplicate-safe item merging with a dry run.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.06 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it runs code other programs on this computer send it
Applies to v1.14, released 13 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 transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the Sum-su account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
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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.
Zotero (1)
api.zotero.org
Where we found it
api.zotero.orgbootstrap.js · line 1226
`https://api.zotero.org/users/${uid}/items?limit=1&format=json`,
Powerful capabilitiesRuns code other programs on this computer send it, and 6 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Runs code other programs on this computer send itmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Other programs on this computer can change your library through itlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Where we found it
Runs code other programs on this computer send itbootstrap.js · line 298
fn = new AsyncFunction(...ARG_NAMES, '"use strict";\n' + code);
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 13 Sep 20261 contributor
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What you'll need

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Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.

Zotero (1)
api.zotero.org
Evidence · file and line
api.zotero.orgbootstrap.js · line 1226
`https://api.zotero.org/users/${uid}/items?limit=1&format=json`,

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