Step 1: Access the Zotero import
- Click the + icon in the left sidebar
- Select Import → Zotero
- The Zotero import dialog will appear
Step 2: Connect your Zotero account
If you haven’t connected Zotero before:- You’ll be redirected to Zotero’s login page
- Enter your Zotero username or email
- Enter your password
- Check “Remember Me” if you want to stay connected
- Click Login to Zotero
Anara will only access the collections you explicitly select. Your Zotero credentials are never stored.
Step 3: Select collections to import
Once connected, you’ll see your Zotero library structure:- Browse your collections in the list
- Use the search box to find specific collections quickly
- Select collections by clicking on them - you can choose multiple
- Each collection shows the number of documents it contains
Available collections include:
- Your personal library collections
- Shared group collections you have access to
- Subcollections within each main collection
Step 4: Import your PDFs
After selecting your collections:- Review your selections at the top of the dialog
- Click the Import button
- Anara will begin importing all PDFs from the selected collections
- Progress will be shown as files are imported
Step 5: Access your imported documents
Once the import is complete:- Navigate to your Library from the left sidebar
- Your imported PDFs will appear in the table
- Documents retain their metadata from Zotero:
- Title
- Authors
- Publication date
- Journal information
Advanced features
Organizing imported content
- Create folders to group related papers
- Documents are automatically processed for AI chat capabilities
- All Zotero metadata is preserved and searchable
Reimporting and updates
- You can import from Zotero multiple times
- Select different collections to expand your library
Tips for effective Zotero integration
- Import by project: Select collections related to specific research projects
- Check file availability: Ensure PDFs are attached in Zotero before importing
- Use group libraries: Import from shared collections for collaborative research
- Regular syncing: Periodically import new additions to your Zotero library
Next steps
Now that you’ve imported your Zotero library, explore:- Chatting with your research papers
- Creating folders to organize by topic
- Annotating important findings in your imported documents