[Plugin] Minimize Zotero To Tray: Close Interception, Tray Icon, Hotkey, Hide on Startup

Hello everyone,

I have written a new plugin for Zotero 7 users on Windows 11. If you've ever wanted to close the main Zotero window but keep it running in the background with a tray icon, this plugin is for you.

It minimizes Zotero to the system tray instead of closing it.

KEY FEATURES

* Tray Icon: Creates a Zotero icon in the system tray.

* Close Interception: Prevents Zotero from closing when you click the 'X' button, use Alt+F4, or close it from the taskbar.

* Restore Window: A single click on the tray icon brings the Zotero window back.

* Global Hotkey: Use a global hotkey to quickly show or hide the Zotero window.

* Hide on Startup: An option to automatically hide the Zotero window when it starts. This is perfect if you have Zotero set to run on Windows startup.

Github Link: https://github.com/B3000Kcn/minimize-zotero-to-tray
  • Thanks, is compatible with Zotero 8?
  • Yes, I have upgraded to Zotero 8, and this plugin still works.
  • Wonderful. Just a comment: in the tray icon it would be useful to be able to right click "Exit Zotero".
    Currently the only way to close Zotero is to maximise, file/exit
  • Thanks for your suggestion, I will consider adding this feature :)
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