Zotero PDF Background Plugin

July 8, 2026 ยท View on GitHub

Install by downloading the latest version

Note

Now that zotero8 and zotero9 have own theme options, this plugin will not be updated.

Feature

  • Now Support Zotero7 / Zotero8 / Zotero9!
  • Adapted to System Dark Mode!
  • Adapted to Split View Mode!
  • Support DIY background color in Setting!
  • Support English!
  • customize .textLayer attributes
  • add a plugin icon
  • a multi pdf background to care your eyes
  • a button like a eye on the middle toolbar to switch different background mode

Todo

  • No more(Maybe)

Install

  • Download zotero-pdf-backgroundv2.3.0.xpi
  • Open Zotero->tools->plugins->click setting icon on right top->Install Addon from file...
  • Select zotero-pdf-backgroundv2.3.0.xpi file
  • Restart Zotero

Build Development Environment

follow these steps to build a zotero debug environment

  • Git clone
  • Download and launch zotero dev edition with -ZoteroDebugText -jsdebugger
  • Launch zotero dev edition
  • In zotero dev edition, a independent devtools would be started.
  • A MessageBOX will ask: "An incoming request to permit remote debugging connection was detected. A remote client can take complete control over your browser!" Click "OK" to allow connection.
  • To run plugin from source code, see official setting_up_a_plugin_development_environment

Thanks

This plugin's framework is based on official sample plugin make-it-red