Zotero Item Key Column

This Zotero 7 plugin adds:

• An “Item Key” column to the items list and advanced search results
• An “Item Key” row in the Info panel (read-only) for quick access

The Item Key is the internal identifier used by Zotero (e.g., ABCD1234) and is useful for:

• Linking references between devices
• Scripting or API integrations
• Debugging advanced workflows

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Installation

1. Download the latest release
   Go to the Releases page and download the latest .xpi file
   (e.g., item-key-column-1.0.8.xpi).

2. Install in Zotero 7

   • Open Zotero
   • Go to Tools → Plugins
   • Drag and drop the downloaded .xpi file into the Plugins window
   • Restart Zotero (very important)

3. Enable the column

   • In the main library view (or Advanced Search results), click the column picker (table icon at the top-right of the item list)
   • Enable Item Key

4. Info pane

   • Select an item and open the Info tab in the right panel
   • You will see an Item Key row showing the internal key for that item (restart Zotero if the Item Key is not visible)

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Development

To build the .xpi yourself from source:

# Zip manifest.json, bootstrap.js, and the locale folder at the root level
zip -r item-key-column.xpi manifest.json bootstrap.js locale