To save the paper to the Zotero library, please configure the ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS environment variable in the userid:apiKey format.
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install zotero-paperOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install zotero-paperβ 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-paper/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
Category
π»Developer & DevOpsPlatforms
What zotero-paper can do for your AI workflow
To save the paper to directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
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-paper
Help me get started with zotero-paper
Explains what zotero-paper does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use zotero-paper to to save the paper to the Zotero library, please configure the ZOTER...
Invokes zotero-paper with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with zotero-paper in my developer & devops workflow?
Lists the top use cases for zotero-paper, with example commands for each scenario
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zotero-paper extends your AI assistant with the ability to to save the paper to the Zotero library, please configure the ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS environment variable in the userid:apiKey format. 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-paper as its underlying capability.
zotero-paper 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-paper 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-paper, copy the skill folder to `~/.claude/skills/zotero-paper/` for use across all your projects, or `.claude/skills/zotero-paper/` for a single project. Restart Claude and the skill is immediately active β invoke it with `/zotero-paper` or just describe your goal and the AI will pick it up automatically.
zotero-paper has 856 installs and is part of the growing Developer & DevOps skill ecosystem on DiscoverAISkills. 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-paper/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/zotero-paper/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /zotero-paper or let the AI discover it automatically.
zotero-paper supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
zotero-paper is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
To save the paper to the Zotero library, please configure the ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS environment variable in the userid:apiKey format.
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