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ZotLit

Install ZotLit

Install the ZotLit plugin in Obsidian.

ZotLit is a desktop-only Obsidian plugin. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux; mobile is not supported.

Update the Obsidian installer first

ZotLit needs Obsidian 1.14.2 or newer, and your installer version must be 1.13.4 or newer. Obsidian's in-app update does not replace the installer. Check yours in Settings > About, then read how to update the Obsidian installer. If the installer is older, ZotLit does not load.

Install the plugin

Stable2.1.4 · Sep 11, 2026
RequiresObsidian ≥ 1.13.4 · desktop only

You can find ZotLit in the Obsidian community plugin directory: View ZotLit.

Open the plugin listing

Click the link above, or open Settings > Community plugins in Obsidian, select Browse, and search for "ZotLit". You can also use this deep link:

Show ZotLit in Obsidian

Install and enable

Click Install, then Enable.

Next steps

On a new install, ZotLit then opens your Zotero library in the Library View. Follow the tutorial to open your library and create your first literature note.

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