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/install zotero-sholar
Description
将论文和摘要保存到 Zotero 文库。需配置 ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS 环境变量。
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and implements its stated function. Before installing: (1) confirm you are comfortable providing ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS in the form userID:apiKey — that API key grants write access to the specified Zotero library, so limit the key's scope if possible; (2) the 'uv' runner will install the pyzotero package from the Python package index at runtime — ensure network installs are acceptable in your environment; (3) the script always treats the library as a personal ('user') library (no built-in group-library support); (4) the script will download PDFs from arXiv when URLs contain 'arxiv.org' and upload them to Zotero; review the code if you need stricter controls; (5) note the minor name/slug typo (zotero-sholar vs zotero-scholar) is cosmetic only. If you have any doubt, inspect the script yourself and consider creating a dedicated Zotero API key with minimal permissions and rotating it after testing.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: zotero-sholar
Version: 0.0.1
The skill's purpose is to save papers and abstracts to Zotero. The `SKILL.md` provides clear instructions and does not contain any prompt injection attempts. The `scripts/save_paper.py` script uses the legitimate `pyzotero` library to interact with the Zotero API, authenticating via the `ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS` environment variable. It includes functionality to download and attach PDFs from arXiv, using `urllib.request` and `tempfile.TemporaryDirectory()` for safe handling. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, unauthorized command execution, persistence mechanisms, or other malicious intent. The code aligns with its stated purpose.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description state 'save papers and abstracts to Zotero' and the package contains a Python script that uses the pyzotero client and asks for ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS in userID:apiKey form. The required binary 'uv' is used in the SKILL.md examples to run the script. Small inconsistency: registry slug/name contains a typo (zotero-sholar vs SKILL.md name zotero-scholar) but this is cosmetic.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs only to run the provided script via 'uv run' and to set ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS. The script's runtime actions (search Zotero for URL, create item, add note, download arXiv PDF and attach) are within the stated purpose and do not read unrelated files or environment variables.
Install Mechanism
No formal install spec is present (instruction-only), which is low-risk. The script declares dependencies via PEP-723-like headers and the SKILL.md says 'uv run' will auto-install pyzotero; this is expected but means a network install (pip) will occur when executed — user should accept that pyzotero will be fetched and installed.
Credentials
Only ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS is required and used. The script parses it as userID:apiKey and uses those values for the Zotero API. No unrelated secrets or extra environment variables are requested or accessed.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent or elevated platform privileges. It does not modify other skills or global agent configuration.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install zotero-sholar - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/zotero-sholar - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.0.1
Initial release of zotero-scholar.
- Save paper metadata, PDF links, and AI-generated summaries directly to your Zotero library.
- Requires ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS environment variable for authentication.
- Supports adding title, authors, URL, abstract, summary, and tags.
- Automatic dependency management; auto-installs required packages via uv/PEP 723.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is zotero-sholar?
将论文和摘要保存到 Zotero 文库。需配置 ZOTERO_CREDENTIALS 环境变量。 It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1042 downloads so far.
How do I install zotero-sholar?
Run "/install zotero-sholar" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is zotero-sholar free?
Yes, zotero-sholar is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does zotero-sholar support?
zotero-sholar is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created zotero-sholar?
It is built and maintained by GottenZZP (@gottenzzp); the current version is v0.0.1.
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