Zotero Actions & Tags Guide

Overview

Zotero Actions & Tags is a powerful Zotero plugin that enables workflow automation through event-triggered actions. Define custom rules that execute when items are added, modified, opened, or tagged — such as auto-tagging by collection, running scripts on PDF open, auto-renaming attachments, or sending notifications. Transforms Zotero from a passive reference manager into an active research workflow engine.

Installation

# Download .xpi from GitHub releases
# In Zotero 7: Tools → Add-ons → Install Add-on From File

Core Concepts

### Event → Condition → Action

**Events** (triggers):