What is Zotero?
Zotero is a free open-source research manager for collecting sources, organizing libraries, annotating documents, and creating citations and bibliographies.
What stands out
Use the browser connector to save a source and its metadata, organize it with collections and tags, attach or annotate PDFs, and add notes. Word-processor plugins generate citations and bibliographies, while optional account sync and groups support work across devices or teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Zotero
Can Zotero create citations and bibliographies?
Yes. Zotero supports many citation styles and provides plugins for inserting and updating citations in common word processors.
Do I need a Zotero account to organize a local library?
No. The desktop application can manage a local library without an account; an account is used for sync, online access, and groups.
Can Zotero save information from a web page?
Yes. The Zotero Connector can capture supported page, article, book, and catalog metadata from the browser into your library.