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Zotero Perma Archiver

Save it once, archived forever. An open-source Zotero plugin that automatically generates perma.cc archive links in the background as you build your research library — before the URL ever breaks.

Download v1.3.2 (.xpi) All Releases →

Compatible with Zotero 7 and 8 · AGPL v3

Installation

  1. Download the .xpi file above.
  2. Open Zotero. Go to Tools → Add-ons.
  3. Click the gear icon (⚙) and select Install Add-on From File…
  4. Select the downloaded .xpi file and click Install Now.
  5. Restart Zotero when prompted.
  6. Go to Tools → Perma Archiver → Configure and enter your perma.cc API key.

How It Works

After installation, every item you save to Zotero is automatically submitted to the perma.cc API in the background. The resulting archive link is stored in the item's Place field.

When you cite the item in Word using Zotero's citation tools with the included Bluebook Law Review CSL style, the perma.cc link is automatically appended in the format required by Bluebook Rule 18.2.

No manual steps required. Archive links are generated automatically — you never need to visit perma.cc manually for sources you save through Zotero.

Requirements

  • Zotero 7.x or 8.x
  • A free perma.cc account and API key
  • Internet connection (for archiving only — the plugin itself is local)

Privacy

The plugin communicates only with the perma.cc API, using your own API key. No usage data, telemetry, or document content is ever sent elsewhere. The source code is fully auditable on GitHub.

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