amsadeeq / zotero_obsidian_integration

Zotero Obsidian Integration

I am delighted to present this guide on the installation of Zotero Obsidian integration, a powerful combination that enhances your research and note-taking experience. Zotero, a widely acclaimed reference management tool, seamlessly integrates with Obsidian, a dynamic note-taking platform, offering a streamlined workflow for researchers, academics, and enthusiasts alike. In this comprehensive tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing and configuring the Zotero Obsidian integration, unlocking a world of possibilities for organizing your references and connecting them to your notes.

Plugin

Better BibTeX for Zotero : https://retorque.re/zotero-better-bibtex/installation/

From this page, click the latest release. will open GitHub page https://github.com/retorquere/zotero-better-bibtex/releases/tag/v6.7.150

Download the file with extension .xpi

Zotero Configuration

Open Zotero then click on Tools-> Add-ons

Zotero Add-ons Manager

To install the plugin, we can drag and drop the xpi file to the add-ons manager or click the setting icon, then click the Install add-ons from the file.

Installation page

On the next screen, display the installation page. Click the Install Now button, then follow the instructions.

Plugin Installation is complete

Integration

Now you can open the obsidian, create a new folder, and then give the folder name template. In this step, we need the template file. Download the file from GitHub, then drag and drop it into the template folder.

Template file: https://github.com/aprijunaidi/zotero_obsidian_integration/blob/main/zotero_integration.md source file : https://raw.githubusercontent.com/muhammadammarzahid/zotero_obsidian/7ad6785e8aedd91b28444efc40061c6894a3266d/zotero_integration.md

The Template uploaded

The Obsidian Plugins configuration

Back to Obsidian, click the setting icon on the left bottom. Click the Community plugin-> click Browse button.

Then find the Zotero Integration and click Install-> click enable.

Click on the options button, then click Download the PDF Utility.

Go to the database, then choose Zotero.

Enable for Open the created or updated note(s) after import.

Then enable Annotation and Concatenation.

Scroll down and click on Add Import Format.

Please input the following text.

For the name field type: import annotations

Zotero path : zotero_annotations/{{citekey}}.md

Image Output path: zotero_annotations/{{citekey}}/

For the Template File: template/zotero_integration.md

Result.

Bibliography Style : Click on Hotkeys tab, search in filter import

On keyboard press Ctrl + Shift + I

Installation Complete

Testing

Close the plugin page, back to the obsidian page. Press on keyboard then press Ctrl + Shift+ I, wait until the Zotero plugin displays on the screen.

Type the keyword to find the article, for example object then choose the article title, press enter.

The Final Result

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