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ZotCard

by 018 · github.com/018/zotcard

Card-based note-taking: templates for concept, quote, character and review cards pre-filled from item fields, plus tools to batch-edit, sort, print, randomly review and chart your cards.

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingOrganising & tags
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Downloads a .xpi file (1.2 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
644
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
930,697
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v3.3.0, released 3 Jun 2025Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
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 018 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code. 1 code file couldn't be parsed and was only scanned for known patternsUnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
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.
Apps you connect (1)
api.tinify.com
Where we found it
api.tinify.comchrome/content/cardimagecompression/card-image-compression.js · line 121
let request = await Zotero.HTTP.request('POST', 'https://api.tinify.com/shrink', {
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 3 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.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 · 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 needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceSlowing down · last release 3 Jun 20251 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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What it does

Written by AI from the README

Card-based note-taking: templates for concept, quote, character and review cards pre-filled from item fields, plus tools to batch-edit, sort, print, randomly review and chart your cards.

Zettelkasten-style reading notes need consistent structure, and Zotero's blank notes give none. ZotCard makes writing uniform, atomic cards quick.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Card templates, card management, reading and reports. Needs a key (TinyPNG): Image compression through TinyPNG (Tinify) needs the user's Tinify API key.
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

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

Apps you connect (1)
api.tinify.com
Evidence · file and line
api.tinify.comchrome/content/cardimagecompression/card-image-compression.js · line 121
let request = await Zotero.HTTP.request('POST', 'https://api.tinify.com/shrink', {

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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Install ZotCard
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v3.3.0.xpi · 1.2 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