Plugins / Reading & PDFs

ZotRead

by fdossi · github.com/fdossi/zotread

Reading-status indicators for Zotero 10. ZotRead shows, at a glance, whether a bibliographic item is unread, read, or read and annotated.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
1
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it keeps its own tables in Zotero's database
Applies to v1.0.0, released 25 Aug 2026Code 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, 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 doesn't list this add-on, so Zotero won't update it
Where your data goesNo web requests foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Powerful capabilitiesKeeps its own tables in Zotero's databaseMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Keeps its own tables in Zotero's databasemediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.
Where we found it
Keeps its own tables in Zotero's databasecontent/storage.js · line 136
await Zotero.DB.queryAsync(
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 25 Aug 20262 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Portuguese
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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

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: no web requests found.

Forks and alternatives

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BUse with care
Before you install: It keeps its own tables in Zotero's database.Read the finding
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