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Zotero Focused Mode

by gaspardderoyan · github.com/gaspardderoyan/Zotero-Focused-Mode

A plugin that enables a distraction-free workspace for focused reading.

Reading & PDFs
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.6.2, released 10 May 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
Fork of dschaehi/Zotero-Focused-ModeA copy of another listed plugin, changed by someone else.
Another plugin uses the same IDOne other plugin shares this add-on ID. Zotero can only install one of them.
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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.
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Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesNo web requests foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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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 10 May 20265 contributors
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What it does

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What you'll need

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

Where your data goes

We found: no web requests found.

Forks and alternatives

Fork of dschaehi/Zotero-Focused-Mode.

1 other plugin uses the same ID as this one. Every Zotero plugin carries an ID, a name tag Zotero uses to tell plugins apart. These 2 plugins carry the same one, because people copied Zotero Focused Mode 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.
Zotero Focused Mode · this plugingaspardderoyan/Zotero-Focused-ModeARecommended010 May 2026
Zotero Focused ModeThe most used · dschaehi/Zotero-Focused-ModeA+Recommended7,6322 Sep 2026
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Install Zotero Focused Mode
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.6.2.xpi · 0.04 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