Zotero

Zotero Client Coding#

  • Source Code
    • Learn where you find the Zotero source code, how to use the issue tracker, and how to contribute code.
  • Building Zotero
    • Learn how to build the Zotero client from scratch.
  • Coding Guidelines
    • When you write code for the Zotero project, there are some naming and formatting preferences we ask you to follow.
  • Client APIs and technical details
    • JavaScript API
      • The Zotero client’s internal API
    • Direct SQLite Database Access
      • The Zotero client stores most of its data in a SQLite database. Here you will find some details on accessing this database.
    • Connector HTTP Server
      • The Zotero Connector for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari talk to the HTTP server in the Zotero client.
    • Word Processor Integration API
      • Zotero word processor plugins are components implementing a small set of interfaces. Development guidelines for these interfaces are described for LibreOffice, Word for Windows, and Word for Mac.
    • HTTP Citing Protocol
      • The Google Docs plugin implements the HTTP citing protocol, by performing a sequence of HTTP requests in a transaction. This is the preferred way to provide citing integration with Zotero for document processors.
    • LibreOffice Plugin Wire Protocol
      • The LibreOffice plugin implements the word processor integration API by acting as a server for a simple TCP/IP protocol. If out-of-process communication mechanisms such as COM and AppleScript as well as HTTP messaging protocol is not available, the TCP/IP protocol can be used instead.
  • Zotero Plugin Development
    • Learn how to extend the Zotero client with a plugin.