| name | zotero-library-organizer |
| description | Organize, deduplicate, classify, and normalize a local Zotero library by editing `zotero.sqlite` safely. Use when the user asks to sort new Zotero items into collections, clean duplicate entries, inspect `Unfiled Items`, normalize collection names, consolidate collection trees, or apply the the user force-control library taxonomy without touching protected folders unless explicitly requested. |
Zotero Library Organizer
Purpose
Use this skill to safely inspect and organize a local Zotero library, including
collections, duplicate candidates, unfiled items, and force-control taxonomy
maintenance. Treat direct zotero.sqlite edits as mutation-gated work.
Keep this SKILL.md as a concise routing and execution entrypoint. Do not load
long examples, command catalogs, detailed checklists, or edge-case policy until
the current task needs them.
Workflow
- Confirm the user request matches this skill's frontmatter description.
- Bind the concrete target: source file, artifact, repo, device, document,
dataset, or user-facing deliverable.
- Use the smallest relevant workflow from this entrypoint first.
- Before database mutation, taxonomy application, duplicate cleanup, or
protected-folder handling, read
references/entrypoint-details.md.
- Preserve local owner boundaries: route to a narrower skill or repo-specific
workflow when the detailed reference indicates a more specific owner.
Detailed Reference
Read references/entrypoint-details.md for:
- Overview
- Trigger Conditions
- Canonical Workflow
- Current Library Policy
- Current Collection Rules
- Classification Rules For New Items
- Duplicate Handling Protocol
- Unfiled Items Rule
- Tools
- Reporting Back To The User
Validation
- Use the skill-specific validation or acceptance checks from the detailed
reference before declaring completion.
- When editing this skill, run
quick_validate.py on the skill directory and
verify all referenced files still exist.
