Agent skill

Notero Zotero Notion Guide

by wentorai in wentorai/research-plugins

Sync Zotero references and annotations to Notion databases. An agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins.

MITAuto-check passedResearch & Science

Install Notero Zotero Notion Guide

skills CLI
$ npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill notero-zotero-notion-guide -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install wentorai/research-plugins notero-zotero-notion-guide --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/tools/knowledge-graph/notero-zotero-notion-guide .claude/skills/notero-zotero-notion-guide && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
notero-zotero-notion-guide
GitHub stars
298
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~1.2k tokens
SKILL.md length
121 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
405
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Sync Zotero references and annotations to Notion databases. An agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins.

  • Works in 5 steps: Knowledge management: Unified paper +… → Research tracking: Notion views for… → Team collaboration: Shared Notion… → …
  • Tasks that involve Citation management
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, Installation, Notion Database Setup and Configuration, plus 6 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Notero Zotero Notion Guide is an agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins. Sync Zotero references and annotations to Notion databases

Its SKILL.md is about 1.2k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Research & Science, covering Citation management. It works with Notion and Zotero. The repository describes itself as: 350+ academic research skills, MCP configs, and plugins for Research-Claw and AI agents. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Citation management

Example prompts

  • “/notero-zotero-notion-guide”

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Knowledge management: Unified paper + notes database
  2. Research tracking: Notion views for project-based paper lists
  3. Team collaboration: Shared Notion databases for lab groups
  4. Literature review: Tag and categorize papers with Notion filters
  5. Reading workflow: Kanban board (To Read → Reading → Done)

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit bf44b3c. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are markdown, bash and json).

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):

    • github.com
    • developers.notion.com
    • zotero.org

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Notero Zotero Notion Guide loads about 1.2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 21 tokens; SKILL.md has 121 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~21
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.2k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from wentorai/research-plugins at commit bf44b3c, republished under its MIT licence (© wentorai). 121 words, ~1,190 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/notero-zotero-notion-guide/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
notero-zotero-notion-guide
description
Sync Zotero references and annotations to Notion databases

Notero: Zotero-Notion Sync Guide

Overview

Notero is a Zotero plugin that syncs your reference library to a Notion database. When you add or update items in Zotero, Notero automatically creates or updates corresponding Notion pages with metadata (title, authors, DOI, tags), annotations, and notes. Bridges the gap between reference management and knowledge management workflows.

Installation

bash
# 1. Download .xpi from GitHub releases
# 2. In Zotero: Tools → Add-ons → Install Add-on From File

# Prerequisites:
# - Zotero 7
# - Notion account with a database for papers
# - Notion integration token

Notion Database Setup

markdown
### Required Properties
Create a Notion database with these properties:

| Property | Type | Description |
|----------|------|-------------|
| Title | Title | Paper title (auto-filled) |
| Authors | Rich text | Author names |
| Year | Number | Publication year |
| DOI | URL | Digital Object Identifier |
| URL | URL | Paper link |
| Abstract | Rich text | Paper abstract |
| Tags | Multi-select | Zotero tags |
| Item Type | Select | Article, book, etc. |
| Zotero URI | URL | Link back to Zotero item |
| Date Added | Date | When added to Zotero |
| Publication | Rich text | Journal/conference name |

Configuration

# In Zotero: Tools → Notero Preferences

# 1. Notion Integration Token:
#    - Go to notion.so/my-integrations
#    - Create new integration
#    - Copy the token
#    - Share your database with the integration

# 2. Database ID:
#    - Open your Notion database
#    - Copy the ID from the URL
#    - Format: notion.so/<workspace>/<database_id>?v=...

# 3. Property Mapping:
#    - Map Zotero fields to Notion properties
#    - Configure which fields to sync

# 4. Sync Settings:
#    - Auto-sync on add/modify
#    - Sync annotations (highlights + notes)
#    - Sync attachments (link to PDF)

Sync Workflow

markdown
### Automatic Sync
1. Add paper to Zotero (via browser connector, DOI, etc.)
2. Notero detects new item
3. Creates Notion page with metadata
4. Updates on subsequent edits

### Manual Sync
1. Select items in Zotero
2. Right-click → "Sync to Notion"
3. Bulk sync supported

### Annotation Sync
1. Annotate PDF in Zotero reader
2. Highlights and notes sync to Notion page
3. Page references and colors preserved

Advanced Configuration

json
{
  "notion": {
    "propertyMapping": {
      "title": "Title",
      "creators": "Authors",
      "date": "Year",
      "DOI": "DOI",
      "url": "URL",
      "abstractNote": "Abstract",
      "tags": "Tags",
      "itemType": "Item Type",
      "publicationTitle": "Publication"
    },
    "syncOptions": {
      "syncOnModify": true,
      "syncAnnotations": true,
      "syncNotes": true,
      "createBacklink": true,
      "pageIcon": "📄"
    },
    "formatting": {
      "authorsFormat": "Last, F.",
      "maxAuthors": 5,
      "tagPrefix": ""
    }
  }
}

Notion Templates

markdown
### Paper Review Template
When a paper syncs, Notero can use a Notion template:

## Summary
<!-- Auto-filled abstract -->

## Key Contributions
- [ ] Contribution 1
- [ ] Contribution 2

## Methodology
<!-- Your notes -->

## Results
<!-- Your notes -->

## Relevance to My Research
<!-- Your notes -->

## Questions / Follow-ups
- [ ] Question 1

## Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Integration Stack

markdown
### Recommended Workflow
Zotero (collect) → Notero → Notion (organize + notes)
                                ↓
                         Notion AI (summarize)
                                ↓
                         Writing tool (cite)

### Complementary Plugins
- **Zotero Better BibTeX** — Citation keys in Notion
- **Zotero Style** — Visual organization in Zotero
- **Zotero Sci-Hub** — PDF retrieval before annotation
- **Notion Web Clipper** — Save web pages alongside papers

Use Cases

  1. Knowledge management: Unified paper + notes database
  2. Research tracking: Notion views for project-based paper lists
  3. Team collaboration: Shared Notion databases for lab groups
  4. Literature review: Tag and categorize papers with Notion filters
  5. Reading workflow: Kanban board (To Read → Reading → Done)

References

© wentorai, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/tools/knowledge-graph/notero-zotero-notion-guide of wentorai/research-plugins.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit bf44b3c

Used in 1 other repository

We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in wentorai/research-plugins, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Works with

Questions about Notero Zotero Notion Guide

What does Notero Zotero Notion Guide do?

Sync Zotero references and annotations to Notion databases. An agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins. Notero Zotero Notion Guide is an agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins.

When should I use Notero Zotero Notion Guide?

Notero Zotero Notion Guide fits situations like: tasks that involve Citation management.

How do I install Notero Zotero Notion Guide in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill notero-zotero-notion-guide -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/tools/knowledge-graph/notero-zotero-notion-guide in wentorai/research-plugins) into .claude/skills/notero-zotero-notion-guide in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Notero Zotero Notion Guide in Codex?

Run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill notero-zotero-notion-guide -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/tools/knowledge-graph/notero-zotero-notion-guide in wentorai/research-plugins) into .agents/skills/notero-zotero-notion-guide in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Notero Zotero Notion Guide in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill notero-zotero-notion-guide -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/notero-zotero-notion-guide, .gemini/skills/notero-zotero-notion-guide, .github/skills/notero-zotero-notion-guide and .opencode/skills/notero-zotero-notion-guide in your project.

What does Notero Zotero Notion Guide need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Notero Zotero Notion Guide is instructions for the agent only.

Does Notero Zotero Notion Guide access the network?

SKILL.md names 3 domains. As links in the text: github.com, developers.notion.com and zotero.org. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Notero Zotero Notion Guide safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Notero Zotero Notion Guide use?

Notero Zotero Notion Guide is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Notero Zotero Notion Guide use?

About 1.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.8k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Notero Zotero Notion Guide?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Notero Zotero Notion Guide: Systematic Review Screener (Imbad0202/academic-research-skills, 51k stars), Citation Verification Guide (Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar, 5.7k stars), Cnki Export (cookjohn/cnki-skills, 983 stars) and Annotate Paper (54yyyu/zotero-mcp, 5.3k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Notero Zotero Notion Guide?

wentorai (a GitHub user) maintains it in wentorai/research-plugins, which has 298 GitHub stars. The repository holds 405 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on June 19, 2026.

Source: wentorai/research-plugins on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.