zotero-note-writeback

To write notes into a Zotero item from Markdown, this Skill resolves the target item from title, author, or quote hints and writes structured notes directly back into that item, optionally saving local Markdown copies and adding Zotero deep links.

Zotero item resolution uses a search-first, cache-based mapping strategy to locate the correct item from provided Markdown hints, ensuring stable re-writes by consistently identifying the target item before applying the note writeback.

Automating Zotero note writeback requires zotero-cli-cc and access to a local Zotero data directory. Optional ZOT_LIBRARY_ID and ZOT_API_KEY environment variables are needed for API-based writebacks to your library.

Yes, you can include Zotero deep links in your notes to enable quick navigation to the original sources. The Skill automatically embeds these deep links during the structured note writeback process into the resolved item.

The best way to save a local Markdown copy is using the dual-write support built into the Zotero writeback process, which simultaneously writes structured notes into the Zotero item and saves an optional local Markdown copy of the note.