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ZotMeta

by RoadToDream · github.com/RoadToDream/ZotMeta

ZotMeta is a Zotero plugin to update existing articles/books metadata.

Organising & tagsImport & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
207
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
31,285
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 v2.0, released 11 Jun 2026Code checked · in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026 it did something its card didn't describe
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
Another plugin uses the same ID3 other plugins share 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 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 identify5 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (5)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.arxiv.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.doi.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.export.arxiv.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.openlibrary.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computerLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9 · not 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 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 7, 8, 9Detected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 11 Jun 20262 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

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
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 5 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (5)
api.crossref.orgseen when we ran itarxiv.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgseen when we ran itexport.arxiv.orgnamed in its codeopenlibrary.orgnamed in its code

Forks and alternatives

3 other plugins use the same ID as this one. Every Zotero plugin carries an ID, a name tag Zotero uses to tell plugins apart. These 4 plugins carry the same one, because people copied ZotMeta 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.
ZotMeta · this pluginRoadToDream/ZotMetaARecommended31,28511 Jun 2026
See all 4 and how they differ →

4 listed forks.

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The developer's response

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Install ZotMeta
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v2.0.xpi · 0.03 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures