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/install openclaw-zotero-new
Description
将论文保存到 Zotero 文库，请按照 userid:apiKey 的格式配置 ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS 环境变量。
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: it will use the ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS (format userID:apiKey) to create or skip Zotero items, add a note, and attach arXiv PDFs when applicable. Before installing or running: (1) keep your Zotero API key secret — the script uses it directly; (2) prefer running the Python script directly (pip install pyzotero) if you don't want to install 'uv'; (3) if you do use the provided installer on Linux/Windows, review the remote install script at https://astral.sh before running because it executes code fetched from the network; and (4) if you need higher assurance, inspect the install script and/or run the Python script in an isolated environment (container) and verify pyzotero dependency installation yourself.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-zotero-new
Version: 1.0.0
The skill is a legitimate tool for saving academic papers to a Zotero library. It uses the official pyzotero library and standard installation scripts for the 'uv' package manager (astral.sh). The script 'scripts/save_paper.py' correctly handles Zotero credentials from environment variables and includes basic safety checks when downloading PDFs from arXiv.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description, required env var (ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS), and code all match: the script reads ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS, uses pyzotero to create/check items, attach PDFs, and add notes. Requiring a CLI runner ('uv') is reasonable given the SKILL.md examples use 'uv run', though the script itself could run with Python directly.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs running the provided script with uv and the script's behavior stays within scope: it only reads ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS (declared), the CLI args, interacts with the Zotero API via pyzotero, and downloads PDFs only for arXiv links. It does not read unrelated files or environment variables, nor does it transmit data to unexpected endpoints.
Install Mechanism
macOS install via Homebrew is standard, but the Linux and Windows install steps run remote install scripts from https://astral.sh (curl | sh and PowerShell invoke-expression). Download-and-execute install scripts from third-party hosts are higher risk and should be reviewed before running. The uv project may be legitimate, but this install pattern warrants caution.
Credentials
Only ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS (userid:apiKey) is required and used as the primary credential. That matches the skill's purpose and nothing else in the code accesses unrelated secrets or config.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request permanent/global presence (always:false) and does not attempt to modify other skills or system-wide config. Autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default) but is not combined with other concerning privileges.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-zotero-new - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-zotero-new - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Zotero Scholar 1.0.0
- Initial release of a tool to save papers directly to a Zotero library.
- Supports saving paper metadata, PDF links, and AI-generated summaries.
- Configuration via the ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS environment variable (format: userid:apiKey).
- Command-line usage for adding papers with title, authors, URL, abstract, tags, and summaries.
- Cross-platform installation instructions included for macOS, Linux, and Windows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is openclaw-zotero-new?
将论文保存到 Zotero 文库，请按照 userid:apiKey 的格式配置 ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS 环境变量。 It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 158 downloads so far.
How do I install openclaw-zotero-new?
Run "/install openclaw-zotero-new" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is openclaw-zotero-new free?
Yes, openclaw-zotero-new is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does openclaw-zotero-new support?
openclaw-zotero-new is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created openclaw-zotero-new?
It is built and maintained by wangjiayu (@little-cat1); the current version is v1.0.0.
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