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citation-helper

Search Zotero CSL-JSON exports and format APA 7 references.

1|1|Updated Mar 31, 2026
Search Tags:#zotero#citation#references#academic-writing#apa7#cs-json
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mcmespinaa/scholar-support --skill citation-helper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-helper
Source: https://github.com/mcmespinaa/scholar-support/tree/main/skills/citation-helper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mcmespinaa/scholar-support --skill citation-helper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Zotero Citation Helper reads a Zotero CSL-JSON export to locate references by author, title, keyword, or year, and returns citation keys ([@citekey] style) as well as APA 7 formatted entries and reference lists to streamline in-text citing and bibliography generation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search across authors, titles, abstracts, container titles, years, and keywords
  • Retrieve citation keys for insertion into documents (Pandoc-ready)
  • Format APA 7 references for journals, books, chapters, reports, and webpages
  • Generate complete reference lists from a set of citations
  • Suggest relevant citations based on topic or claim

Quick Start

Ask me to search your Zotero library and format citations for your document.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-helper

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search my Zotero library and format APA 7 citations from a CSL-JSON export?▼

Search your Zotero CSL-JSON export by author, title, year, or keyword to retrieve Pandoc-ready citation keys and format APA 7 references for journals, books, and reports.

Can I generate a complete APA 7 reference list from a local CSL-JSON file?▼

Yes, you can generate a complete APA 7 reference list from a local CSL-JSON file by searching across authors, titles, abstracts, and keywords to locate and format the required entries.

How do I find Pandoc-ready citation keys for academic writing in my Zotero library?▼

Find Pandoc-ready citation keys in the [@citekey] style by searching your Zotero CSL-JSON library to locate relevant sources for direct insertion into your documents.

Does this citation formatting approach work without external dependencies or internet access?▼

Yes, this citation formatting approach works with no external dependencies by reading a local CSL-JSON export file at references/salsu-library.json to output citations and APA-style references.

What is the best way to suggest relevant citations for a specific claim using Zotero data?▼

Suggest relevant citations for a specific claim by searching your Zotero CSL-JSON library using topic keywords or author names to locate matching sources and format them instantly.

Can I format APA 7 entries for books and chapters from a Zotero CSL-JSON library?▼

Yes, you can format APA 7 references for books, chapters, journals, reports, and webpages by searching the metadata within your local Zotero CSL-JSON library export.

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