Zotero 8 includes an internal upgrade of the Mozilla platform on which Zotero is based, incorporating changes from Firefox 115 through Firefox 140. This upgrade brings major performance gains, new JavaScript and HTML features, better OS compatibility and platform integration, and native support for Apple Silicon Macs.
Note: Most guidance from Zotero 7 still applies. This guide highlights Zotero 8-specific changes and new features where relevant.
Zotero 8 plugins provide full access to platform internals (XPCOM, file access, etc.) using a bootstrapped plugin architecture. Plugins can be enabled and disabled without restarting Zotero.