Plugins / Files, sync & backup

Local Write API

by dzackgarza · github.com/dzackgarza/zotero-local-write-api

Local Zotero add-on for attachments, writes, and version-gated OpenCode integration

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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5
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
474
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
GPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it runs code other programs on this computer send it
Applies to v3.3.1, released 19 Jun 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, 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, but Zotero won't install it as an update: the file doesn't match the fingerprint the update address gives
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.
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Powerful capabilitiesRuns code other programs on this computer send it, and 4 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.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 941
let fn = new AsyncFunction("Zotero", code);
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 19 Jun 20262 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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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: only contacts services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.

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Forks and alternatives

1 listed fork.

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