zotero-reference-manager

Reference management for bibliography organization, annotation sync, and citation formatting

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Best use case

zotero-reference-manager is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Reference management for bibliography organization, annotation sync, and citation formatting

Teams using zotero-reference-manager should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/zotero-reference-manager/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/domains/science/scientific-discovery/skills/zotero-reference-manager/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/zotero-reference-manager/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How zotero-reference-manager Compares

Feature / Agent	zotero-reference-manager	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Reference management for bibliography organization, annotation sync, and citation formatting

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Zotero Reference Manager

## Purpose

Provides reference management capabilities for bibliography organization, annotation synchronization, and citation formatting.

## Capabilities

- Reference import from multiple sources
- Annotation and note management
- Citation style formatting (CSL)
- Group library collaboration
- PDF attachment management
- BibTeX/RIS export

## Usage Guidelines

1. **Organization**: Use collections and tags for organization
2. **Annotation**: Sync highlights and notes with references
3. **Citation Styles**: Apply appropriate CSL styles
4. **Collaboration**: Share libraries with research groups

## Tools/Libraries

- Pyzotero
- Zotero API