# Zotero Better Notes

> Advanced note management and markdown synchronization for Zotero.

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/zotero-better-notes
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/zotero-better-notes.json
- Website: https://github.com/windingwind/zotero-better-notes
- Category: Notetaking
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-05-09T05:02:35+00:00
- Catalog revision: `2547822282`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/windingwind/zotero-better-notes
- Stars: 8410
- Forks: 275
- Open issues: 17
- License: AGPL-3.0
- Last push: 2026-08-24T13:21:23+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-03T16:10:04+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Markdown, Notetaking, Note, Notes
Tech stacks: CSS, HTML, javascript, nodejs, typescript, xslt

## Features
- Syncs notes automatically with external markdown files in both directions. *(highlighted)*
- Exports notes to multiple formats including Markdown, Docx, and Mindmaps. *(highlighted)*
- Includes a highly customizable note editor with AI writing assistance. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Zotero Better Notes is a powerful plugin that enhances Zotero with advanced note management, markdown synchronization, and AI integration. It features a rich editor, note templates, and seamless two way syncing with external markdown files.

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