Zotero 文献管理ソフト (Zotero Reference Management Software)
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Zotero
Zotero は，ダウンロードしたPDF論文を入れただけで，自動的に著者,雑誌,出版年を整理できる．
Key Features:
- 無料 - Completely free to use
- PDF Reader - Built-in PDF viewer and editor
- メモ - Note-taking capabilities
- WebDAV による多端末の同期可能 - Multi-device sync via WebDAV
Extended Storage Solution
Zotero公式の同期スペースは無料で500MBまでのため，たくさんPDFを導入すると有料が必要である．その際には，無料で25GBを利用できるWebDAV Infini-CLOUD を利用すれば，十分に使える．
Storage Options Comparison
| Service | Free Storage | Sync Method | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zotero Official | 500MB | Native | Free → Paid |
| Infini-CLOUD | 25GB | WebDAV | Free |
Why Zotero for Academic Research
Automatic Metadata Extraction:
- Simply drag and drop PDFs into Zotero
- Automatically extracts author, journal, publication year
- Organizes citations in proper academic formats
Research Workflow Integration:
- Built-in PDF annotation tools
- Note-taking directly linked to papers
- Citation generation for various academic styles
- Browser extension for easy paper collection
Multi-Device Access:
- Sync your entire library across devices
- Access papers and notes anywhere
- Collaborative research support
Free vs. Paid Considerations:
- Official Zotero storage: 500MB free, then subscription required
- Alternative: Use free WebDAV services like Infini-CLOUD (25GB free)
- Best of both worlds: free software + abundant storage
Essential tool for any researcher dealing with academic papers and citations - the automatic organization alone saves hours of manual work.