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Zotero Connector
Save papers, citations and PDFs to your library.
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Overview
The Zotero Connector detects references on journal, library and news pages and saves the citation metadata plus PDF into your Zotero library with one click.
Pros
- Accurate citation capture
- Saves PDFs automatically
- Works with library proxies
- Free and open source
Cons
- Requires Zotero desktop for full use
- Metadata occasionally needs fixing
- Interface is dated
Who should use Zotero Connector?
Academics and students building a citation library while reading online.
Pricing
Zotero Connector is free. There is no paid tier to consider.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zotero Connector free?
Yes, Zotero Connector is free to use.
Is Zotero Connector safe to install?
Zotero Connector is published by Corporation for Digital Scholarship. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.
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