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PapersFlow + Zotero: The Research Stack You've Been Waiting For

Bi-directional sync between PapersFlow and Zotero. Keep Zotero for citations, use PapersFlow for AI-powered reading, synthesis, and writing. Your library stays in sync.

PapersFlow syncs bi-directionally with Zotero. Your entire Zotero library appears in PapersFlow — collections, tags, metadata. Papers you add in PapersFlow sync back to Zotero. Keep using Zotero for citations. Use PapersFlow for AI reading, synthesis, and writing. From $20/mo billed yearly.

PapersFlow + Zotero: The Research Stack You've Been Waiting For

TL;DR: PapersFlow syncs bi-directionally with Zotero. Your entire Zotero library appears in PapersFlow — collections, tags, metadata. Papers you add in PapersFlow sync back to Zotero. Keep using Zotero for citations. Use PapersFlow for AI reading, synthesis, and writing. From $20/mo billed yearly. See the Zotero alternative comparison.

Zotero is the most popular reference manager for academics. Over 12 million researchers use it to collect papers, organize citations, and generate bibliographies. The browser extension is indispensable. The Word/Google Docs plugins are battle-tested. The community is massive.

We're not trying to replace Zotero. We're building the layer on top that Zotero doesn't provide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the sync bi-directional?
Yes. Papers in Zotero appear in PapersFlow. Papers you add in PapersFlow sync back to Zotero. Metadata changes sync both ways. Your libraries stay in sync automatically.
Do I need a Zotero API key?
No. Connect via OAuth in PapersFlow settings — one click authorization. No manual API key setup required.
Will this mess up my Zotero library?
No. PapersFlow respects your Zotero structure. Collections, tags, and metadata sync as-is. We never delete papers from Zotero. You can disable sync at any time.
Which PapersFlow plans include Zotero sync?
All paid plans — Plus ($20/mo billed yearly), Pro ($28/mo billed yearly), and Ultra ($66/mo billed yearly). The Free plan does not include Zotero sync.

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