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zotero-reading-classifier

Classify Zotero items by research-use tags and generate manuscript-ready notes.

Updated Mar 20, 2026
Search Tags:#zotero#metadata#full-text#reading-classifier#literature-triage#citation-notes#collection-organization
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/liongkj/zotero-library-bridge-skills --skill zotero-reading-classifier
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: zotero-reading-classifier
Source: https://github.com/liongkj/zotero-library-bridge-skills/tree/main/skills/zotero-reading-classifier
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/liongkj/zotero-library-bridge-skills --skill zotero-reading-classifier

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Read Zotero metadata and available full text, classify papers by research-use tags, organize collections, and generate concise citation-use notes for manuscript writing. Use this whenever the user wants literature triage, relevance scoring, tagging, grouping, or "where to cite" support from their Zotero library.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read metadata and attachment text to initialize a knowledge base for each item.
  • Classify papers by customizable research-use tags, generate short manuscript-ready notes, and suggest citation placements.
  • Organize items into collections based on user-defined rules and support cross-skill handoffs for discovery and writing.
  • Use cases include literature triage, relevance scoring, tagging, grouping, and "where to cite" guidance for drafts.

Quick Start

Provide Zotero item metadata or full text and ask the skill to classify items and generate manuscript-ready notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about zotero-reading-classifier

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I triage Zotero literature and generate manuscript-ready notes?▼

To triage Zotero literature, provide the item metadata and attachment full text. The skill classifies papers by research-use tags and generates concise citation notes for manuscript writing.

What is the best way to organize Zotero collections based on research relevance?▼

Organizing Zotero collections by research relevance involves classifying items with customizable tags. The skill reads full text to score relevance, groups items, and suggests collection placements based on your rules.

Can I use full text attachments to determine where to cite a paper in my draft?▼

Yes, analyzing full text attachments can determine where to cite a paper. The skill reads Zotero attachment text to generate short citation-use notes and suggests manuscript placements.

Does the Zotero reading classifier work with only metadata if full text is unavailable?▼

The Zotero reading classifier requires access to item metadata, full text, and attachment text. Providing only metadata limits its ability to produce accurate relevance rankings and structured notes.

How do I customize research-use tags for my Zotero library triage?▼

Customizing research-use tags for Zotero triage involves defining your classification rules upfront. The skill then applies these user-defined tags to organize items and guide collection decisions across your library.

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