A Zotero 7 plugin that minimizes Zotero to the system tray instead of closing it completely. Keep your reference manager running quietly in the background without cluttering your taskbar.
Downloads a .xpi file (0.5 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
38
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
4,802
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
A+ABBC
because it loads native code, and 2 more findings
Next rung: A, once every finding in the code comes out low.
Applies to v1.1.5, released 15 Jul 2025Code 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 B3000Kcn account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address is broken (nothing is there), 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.
No further detail for this area yet.
Powerful capabilitiesLoads native code, and 4 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Loads native codemediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Runs a compiled program it ships, which we can't readmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Runs its own server for programs on this computerlowLow concern.