Zotero 7 Beta: Web Browser Window Hidden by Add-ons Manager Window (Linux)

poettli · March 1, 2024

While trying to reproduce https://forums.zotero.org/discussion/112398/zotero-7-beta-theme-bugs, I noticed that the web browser window opens behind the Add-ons Manager window, and cannot be brought forward.

dstillman · March 1, 2024

It shouldn't be opening up a web browser window at all — that's the bug. We'll fix it to open those links in the system browser.

mjthoraval · March 1, 2024

With that method, I am able to switch quickly between versions of a plugin for testing (either testing betas or older versions). I just have to open the link, click on the ".xpi" file link, and the plugin version is automatically updated:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/zotero.org/images/forums/u265723/thjnjgs0vgxsi4rj2qss.png

I am using that feature quite regularly since Zotero 6.
It is not very important, but it saves me the time to download the different versions of the ".xpi" files for testing.
Beyond that purpose, I find it useful to have a link to go to the documentation of the plugin.

Was that (or will that be) a feature?

Earlier report here: https://forums.zotero.org/discussion/111167/zotero-7-beta-clicking-on-a-github-link-under-addons-switches-dark-mode-to-light

dstillman · March 1, 2024

Plugins will be installable in-app via a future plugin directory, but you're not supposed to be able to browse the web via the plugins window. You'll still be able to click on those links, but they'll open in your default browser.