How to synchronize all settings of Zotero, including installed plugins?

dbcoffee · October 20, 2023

I have installed Zotero on two computers and synchronized the data through a personal NAS. However, each time I reinstall or set up a plugin, I need to configure them separately on both computers to keep them consistent. How can I synchronize the settings, plugins, etc. of Zotero so that they remain the same? For example, if I install a style plugin on computer A, I want the same style plugin to be present when I open Zotero on computer B.

NamelessGO · October 20, 2023

What you're asking is something like this https://github.com/shanalikhan/code-settings-sync

Unfortunately, couldn't find a plugin in GitHub, maybe in the future we will have it

gaviiiin · April 1, 2026

Hi, I actually built a plugin that does exactly this. It syncs your Zotero preferences, installed plugins, citation styles, and Quick Copy settings between devices using Zotero's built-in sync.

It's called Zotero Settings Sync: https://zotero-settings-sync.pages.dev/

Two buttons in Zotero Settings: "Sync to Cloud" and "Apply from Cloud". No extra account needed. Works with Zotero 8.

I'm currently running a user study for my university project, so if you try it I would really appreciate filling in the short questionnaire (about 5 min) linked on that page.

Thanks!

dpesetsky · 2026-09-06T13:18:33+00:00

@gaviiiin

The download buttons for Zotero Settings Sync don't lead anywhere any more. Is your plugin functional in Zotero 10, and is it available somewhere else?

tim820 · 2026-09-06T14:08:14+00:00

It's on github. and v10 compatible ...
https://github.com/gaviiiinnnn/zotero-settings-sync/releases