Apps
Zotero
Local research library with standard citation exports and optional sync.
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Hastat's editorial rationale
A local library and broad citation exports provide a practical route away from the service.
Best for: Researchers managing a local citation library with standard exports.
Project links and facts
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- Maintenance
- Currently maintained through active official project channels.
- Where data lives
- A local database and attachment directory; optional copies can be synchronized.
- Vendor account
- No vendor account is required for local use; Zotero sync requires one.
- Offline or local use
- The desktop library remains useful offline.
- Telemetry
- Optional error and usage reporting; sync sends selected library data to the configured service.
- License
- GNU AGPL v3 open-source license.
- Pricing model
- Free client and sync tier; paid hosted file storage is optional.
- Export or exit path
- Exports BibTeX, CSL JSON, RIS, RDF, and other citation formats.
- Important limitation
- Attachment sync beyond the free allowance needs another setup or a paid plan.
- Review date
This is an editorial review of practical control facts, not a score, badge total, or security audit.