Zotero

Primary-source editorial review · 2026-10-13

An open-source reference manager for collecting, organising, annotating and citing research.

When to consider it

A useful starting point for a shared research library and a cross-platform citation workflow.

Check before choosing

The application and optional storage service are different offerings; check storage needs separately.

Source and scope of review

Zotero | Your personal research assistant

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