Here’s a quick tip for Zotero users who like to do their browsing in Chrome or Safari: you can install “Zotero Connectors” that will make Zotero recognize references in Chrome and Safari just like in Firefox.When I began to use Mac, it was difficult to me because I didn’t knew so much about software, tools, and so. The Zotero developers are working on a standalone version, but these connectors can already talk to your Zotero library in Firefox. So if you, say, find yourself going to Chrome for its speed and nice interface, you can simply connect it with Zotero and use Firefox to host your local Zotero library until Zotero Standalone comes along. Make sure you have the latest version of Zotero (3.0 Beta currently).Install the Chrome or Safari connector for Zotero in the browser of your choice.Start Firefox and type about:config in the address bar.Within the options, search for “zotero”, locate the option and double-click to enable it. Restart Firefox as well as your other browser to get them linked up properly.Enjoy the goods of Zotero translators in Chrome or Safari! (Remember that Firefox has to be open for Chrome to recognise and save the reference.).Quick Q&A Huh? When was this cool feature added? Work on the Standalone version started about a year ago. The connectors have been developed for use with Standalone, but in a streak of insight, the developers also allowed communication with the Firefox version of Zotero.

This was never announced, which is why I’m devoting a post to this well kept secret! Can I now install Zotero in Chrome or Safari? No, this post describes a way to get Zotero support in Chrome or Safari.

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