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zotero-capture-source

Captures YouTube videos and web articles into Zotero with verified metadata and grounded notes.

10|1|Updated Feb 22, 2026
Search Tags:#research#zotero#note taking#metadata#transcript extraction#article analysis#source capture
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcocello/dot-codex --skill zotero-capture-source
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: zotero-capture-source
Source: https://github.com/marcocello/dot-codex/tree/main/skills/zotero-capture-source
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcocello/dot-codex --skill zotero-capture-source

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn a single YouTube video or online article into a Zotero record with grounded notes, without inventing details or mixing source text with analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Source resolution and deduping: Identifies canonical URLs, source type, authors, dates, and destination collection, then searches Zotero before creating anything new.
  • Verified evidence capture: Extracts official captions, publisher transcripts, mirrors, or article body text and records provenance, timestamps, or section anchors.
  • Structured Zotero notes: Produces the required source note and highlights note in the exact formats Zotero expects, ready for import and session-based updates.
  • Integrity-focused workflow: Preserves raw source material separately from synthesis and flags limitations when transcripts, access, or writes are unavailable.
  • Use Case: Analyze a public talk or article, save the source record in Zotero, and attach concise highlights grounded in the original material.

Quick Start

Use the zotero-capture-source skill to capture the supplied video or article into Zotero with source-grounded notes and verified metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about zotero-capture-source

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I save a YouTube video to Zotero with accurate notes and metadata?▼

To save a YouTube video to Zotero, this skill resolves the canonical URL, extracts official captions or transcripts, and generates structured source notes with verified metadata. It ensures the captured record includes grounded highlights and provenance without inventing details.

How do I capture an online article into Zotero without mixing source text with my analysis?▼

Capturing an article into Zotero requires preserving raw source material separately from synthesis. This skill extracts the article body text, records section anchors, and produces the required source and highlights notes in exact Zotero formats.

Can I automatically deduplicate source records in Zotero when capturing web articles?▼

Yes, before creating anything new, the capture workflow searches Zotero for existing records using canonical URL resolution. This deduplication prevents duplicate source entries when handling web articles or publisher transcripts.

What happens if a YouTube transcript is unavailable or access is restricted during source capture?▼

When transcripts or access are unavailable during source capture, the workflow flags these limitations explicitly. It preserves any available raw source material and avoids generating unverified notes.

Does Zotero source capture support session-based updates with read-back verification?▼

Yes, the Zotero connector session updates include read-back verification to confirm that source notes and metadata were successfully imported. This ensures evidence-backed capture for researchers and analysts.

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