Manage Zotero reference libraries via the Web API. Search, list, add items by DOI/ISBN/PMID (with duplicate detection), delete/trash items, update metadata and tags, export in BibTeX/RIS/CSL-JSON, batch-add from files, check PDF attachments, cross-reference citations, find missing DOIs via CrossRef, and fetch open-access PDFs. Supports --json output for scripting. Use when the user asks about academic references, citation management, literature libraries, PDFs for papers, bibliography export, or Zotero specifically.
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install zoteroOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install zoteroβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/zotero/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
Category
Data & AnalyticsWhat Zotero can do for your AI workflow
Zotero reference libraries via directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
Trusted by 3,091+ developers worldwide
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing Zotero
Help me get started with Zotero
Explains what Zotero does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use Zotero to manage Zotero reference libraries via the Web API
Invokes Zotero with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with Zotero in my data & analytics workflow?
Lists the top use cases for Zotero, with example commands for each scenario
Guides & tutorials for AI skills
Zotero extends your AI assistant with the ability to manage Zotero reference libraries via the Web API. Search, list, add items by DOI/ISBN/PMID (with duplicate detection), delete/trash items, update metadata and tags, export in BibTeX/RIS/CSL-JSON, batch-add from files, check PDF attachments, cross-reference citations, find missing DOIs via CrossRef, and fetch open-access PDFs. Supports --json output for scripting. Use when the user asks about academic references, citation management, literature libraries, PDFs for papers, bibliography export, or Zotero specifically. Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using Zotero as its underlying capability.
Zotero works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install Zotero once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
To install Zotero, copy the skill folder to `~/.claude/skills/zotero/` for use across all your projects, or `.claude/skills/zotero/` for a single project. Restart Claude and the skill is immediately active β invoke it with `/zotero` or just describe your goal and the AI will pick it up automatically.
Zotero has been installed 3,091 times, making it one of the more actively used skills in the Data & Analytics category. The install rate suggests it solves a real, recurring need rather than a niche edge case. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/zotero/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/zotero/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /zotero or let the AI discover it automatically.
Zotero supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
Zotero is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Manage Zotero reference libraries via the Web API. Search, list, add items by DOI/ISBN/PMID (with duplicate detection), delete/trash items, update metadata and tags, export in BibTeX/RIS/CSL-JSON, batch-add from files, check PDF attachments, cross-reference citations, find missing DOIs via CrossRef, and fetch open-access PDFs. Supports --json output for scripting. Use when the user asks about academic references, citation management, literature libraries, PDFs for papers, bibliography export, or Zotero specifically.
Automate my data & analytics tasks using Zotero
Identifies repetitive steps in your workflow and sets up Zotero to handle them automatically
MCP vs traditional plugins: what's the difference?
Zotero is categorized under Data & Analytics. These skills help AI agents perform specialized tasks in this domain.