Obsidian Zotero integration plugin

Summary

Integrating Obsidian with Zotero is a game-changer for researchers, combining reference management with efficient note-taking. This combination can revolutionize your workflows. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for implementing and utilizing this integration.

Prerequisites

Obsidian
Zotero: A free, open-source reference management tool

Zotero Installation

Download and Install Zotero: Obtain the latest version from the official Zotero website.
Install Better BibTeX Add-on
- Available in Better BibTex for Zotero

Obsidian Plugins

Zotero Integration Plugin: Facilitates the import of citations, bibliographies, notes, and PDF annotations from Zotero into Obsidian.

Installation Steps:
- In Obsidian, go to Settings > Community Plugins > Browse.
- Search for "Zotero Integration" and click Install.
- After installation, click Enable to activate the plugin.

Zotero Integration Configuration

Configure the Zotero Integration plugin to suit your workflow:

Note import location
- Specify the folder within your Obsidian vault where imported notes will be stored.

Template location
- Define the path to your custom templates for consistent formatting of imported notes.

Templates

Resources available

Solution by nocona71

Access: Available on GitHub at obsidian-literature-note.
- Features:
  - Sophisticated template with optimized loading efficiency
  - Custom CSS styling according to color

References

Simple integration enabling citation within Obsidian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yMko1m8XSQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY7NfgtnT6A

Full integration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG0TMhB03aE

Thread
https://forum.obsidian.md/t/zotero-integration-import-templates/36310/105?u=feralflora

Template
https://forum.obsidian.md/t/zotero-integration-import-templates/36310/105