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Zotero Connector Chrome extension

Zotero Connector lets you save web pages, PDFs, and citation information from the page you're viewing directly into your Zotero library. It's best for researchers, students, and writers who use Zotero to manage references. The catch: it requires the separate Zotero desktop app or account to actually store what you save.

PriceFree
CategoryResearch
Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
✓Open source
✓No account needed

Last checked September 26, 2026 against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

saves web pages, PDFs, and citation metadata in one click
integrates directly with the Zotero reference manager
works from library catalogs, databases, and news sites where citation data is present

Cons

needs Zotero itself (desktop app or account) to be useful
citation capture quality depends on how well a site exposes metadata

Best for

researchers and students collecting sources for a Zotero library
saving citation data straight from articles and search results
capturing PDFs into Zotero without manual downloading and filing

Skip it if

people who don't already use or plan to use Zotero for reference management
users looking for a general-purpose bookmarking tool unrelated to citations

Key features

one-click saving of web pages to Zotero
captures PDFs alongside citation metadata
detects citation information on supported sites automatically
works with Zotero desktop and your Zotero account

What Zotero Connector does

Zotero Connector adds a save button to your browser that captures the page you're viewing, along with any citation metadata and attached PDFs, straight into your Zotero library. It's built to work with library catalogs, academic databases, and news sites where structured citation information is available, cutting out manual entry.

Is Zotero Connector safe?

Zotero Connector needs to read the content of pages you choose to save so it can extract citation data and files, which is standard for a reference-capture tool. It works alongside the Zotero desktop app or your Zotero account, so check the permissions on its Chrome Web Store listing before installing.

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Zotero Connector: FAQs

Is Zotero Connector free?

Yes, the browser extension itself is free to install; Zotero's own storage plans have separate free and paid tiers.

Is Zotero Connector safe to use?

It reads the page you're on to capture citation data and files when you click save; review its listed permissions before installing.

How do I use Zotero Connector?

Install it, have Zotero installed or your account ready, then click the extension icon on any page you want to save.

Do I need Zotero installed to use this extension?

Yes, Zotero Connector saves into your Zotero library, so you need the desktop app or an account for it to work.

Does Zotero Connector save PDFs?

Yes, it can capture PDFs along with citation metadata when you save a page that includes one.

What are alternatives to Zotero Connector?

Other reference managers like Mendeley and EndNote offer their own browser connectors with similar save-to-library functionality.

Why didn't Zotero Connector detect citation info on a page?

Citation detection depends on the site exposing structured metadata; some pages only offer a generic web-page save.

Can Zotero Connector save an entire search results list?

On supported database and catalog pages, it can often save multiple selected items at once rather than one at a time.

Does Zotero Connector sync across devices?

Syncing is handled by your Zotero account, not the browser extension itself, once items are saved to your library.

Can I use Zotero Connector as a general bookmarking tool for non-research pages?

It can save a webpage as a generic item, but it's built around capturing citation metadata and PDFs for research. It's not designed to replace a dedicated bookmarking tool for everyday browsing.