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Kindle Highlights Importer

by meekflyer · github.com/meekflyer/ZoteroKindleNotes

Zotero 7 plugin to import Kindle highlights from My Clippings.txt

Reading & PDFsImport & metadata
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MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.0.0, released 8 Mar 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Zotero won't install this fileZotero won't install this file: its manifest has no update address, which Zotero requires
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Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the meekflyer account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify2 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (1)
openlibrary.org
Apps you connect (1)
www.googleapis.com
Where we found it
openlibrary.orgsrc/bookLookup.js · line 35
const OPEN_LIBRARY_API = "https://openlibrary.org/search.json";
www.googleapis.comsrc/bookLookup.js · line 34
const GOOGLE_BOOKS_API = "https://www.googleapis.com/books/v1/volumes";
Powerful capabilitiesNo powerful capabilities foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero won't install this fileDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn older ZoteroDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceSlowing down · last release 8 Mar 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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What it does

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What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An older ZoteroNot working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 2 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (1)
openlibrary.org
Apps you connect (1)
www.googleapis.com
Evidence · file and line
openlibrary.orgsrc/bookLookup.js · line 35
const OPEN_LIBRARY_API = "https://openlibrary.org/search.json";
www.googleapis.comsrc/bookLookup.js · line 34
const GOOGLE_BOOKS_API = "https://www.googleapis.com/books/v1/volumes";

Forks and alternatives

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