Unable to install ZotIn / Zotfile plugin after updating to Zotero 8.0.1 (incompatibility error)
## Description
After updating to Zotero 8.0.1 (64-bit), I am no longer able to install the ZotIn / Zotfile plugin.
When attempting to install the plugin manually via the Plugins Manager, Zotero shows the following error message:
“The add-on ‘…/Extensions/zotfile-5.1.2-fx.xpi’ could not be installed. It may be incompatible with this version of Zotero.”
This occurs even when downloading the plugin directly from the official Zotero plugins directory:
https://www.zotero.org/support/plugins
The plugin previously worked correctly before the update.
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## Steps to Reproduce
Update Zotero to version 8.0.1 (64-bit)
Go to Tools → Plugins
Attempt to install the ZotIn / Zotfile .xpi file manually
Installation fails with an incompatibility error
### Expected Behaviour
The plugin should either:
Install successfully, or
Clearly indicate on the plugins page that it is not yet compatible with Zotero 8
### Actual Behaviour
Installation fails with a generic incompatibility error
No clear guidance is provided on whether this plugin is deprecated, temporarily unsupported, or requires a different version
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## Environment
Zotero version: 8.0.1 (64-bit)
Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Plugin: ZotIn / Zotfile (zotfile-5.1.2-fx.xpi)
Additional Context
I understand Zotero 8 introduces major architectural changes. However, since Zotfile/ZotIn is still listed in the official plugins directory, it is unclear whether this is:
- A known compatibility issue
- A documentation issue
Or a regression affecting plugin installation handling
Clarification on plugin support status for Zotero 8 would be very helpful.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/zotero.org/images/forums/u17091008/4bnx3lnfpqtsfop6lqnu.jpg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/zotero.org/images/forums/u17091008/i4g6h2q3w5mogeccq0qy.jpg
After updating to Zotero 8.0.1 (64-bit), I am no longer able to install the ZotIn / Zotfile plugin.
When attempting to install the plugin manually via the Plugins Manager, Zotero shows the following error message:
“The add-on ‘…/Extensions/zotfile-5.1.2-fx.xpi’ could not be installed. It may be incompatible with this version of Zotero.”
This occurs even when downloading the plugin directly from the official Zotero plugins directory:
https://www.zotero.org/support/plugins
The plugin previously worked correctly before the update.
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## Steps to Reproduce
Update Zotero to version 8.0.1 (64-bit)
Go to Tools → Plugins
Attempt to install the ZotIn / Zotfile .xpi file manually
Installation fails with an incompatibility error
### Expected Behaviour
The plugin should either:
Install successfully, or
Clearly indicate on the plugins page that it is not yet compatible with Zotero 8
### Actual Behaviour
Installation fails with a generic incompatibility error
No clear guidance is provided on whether this plugin is deprecated, temporarily unsupported, or requires a different version
---
## Environment
Zotero version: 8.0.1 (64-bit)
Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Plugin: ZotIn / Zotfile (zotfile-5.1.2-fx.xpi)
Additional Context
I understand Zotero 8 introduces major architectural changes. However, since Zotfile/ZotIn is still listed in the official plugins directory, it is unclear whether this is:
- A known compatibility issue
- A documentation issue
Or a regression affecting plugin installation handling
Clarification on plugin support status for Zotero 8 would be very helpful.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/zotero.org/images/forums/u17091008/4bnx3lnfpqtsfop6lqnu.jpg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/zotero.org/images/forums/u17091008/i4g6h2q3w5mogeccq0qy.jpg
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