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pyzotero

Maintainer K-Dense Inc. · Last updated April 1, 2026

Pyzotero is a Python wrapper for the [Zotero API v3](https://www.zotero.org/support/dev/web_api/v3/start). Use it to programmatically manage Zotero libraries: read items and collections, create and update references, upload attachments, manage tags, and export citations.

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Original source

K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-skills

https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-skills/tree/main/scientific-skills/pyzotero

Maintainer
K-Dense Inc.
License
MIT License
Last updated
April 1, 2026

Skill Snapshot

Key Details From SKILL.md

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Key Notes

  • Pyzotero is a Python wrapper for the Zotero API v3. Use it to programmatically manage Zotero libraries: read items and collections, create and update references, upload attachments, manage tags, and export citations.
  • uv add "pyzotero[cli]".

Source Doc

Excerpt From SKILL.md

Authentication Setup

Required credentials — get from https://www.zotero.org/settings/keys:

Store credentials in environment variables or a .env file:

See references/authentication.md for full setup details.

Quick Start

from pyzotero import Zotero

zot = Zotero(library_id='123456', library_type='user', api_key='ABC1234XYZ')

## Retrieve top-level items (returns 100 by default)

items = zot.top(limit=10)
for item in items:
    print(item['data']['title'], item['data']['itemType'])

Use cases

  • Use pyzotero to prepare publication-quality figures.
  • Apply pyzotero when results need clear visual communication.
  • Use pyzotero for manuscript drafting and submission workflows.
  • Apply pyzotero when polishing research communication outputs.

Not for

  • Do not rely on this catalog entry alone for installation or maintenance details.
  • Do not treat this catalog entry as a substitute for the full upstream workflow.

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