Get Involved With Zotero
Zotero is an open-source project, and it wouldn't be where it is today without the tireless efforts of many community members. Whether it's requesting new features, reporting bugs, encouraging institutional adoption, contributing code, developing tools or plugins, or simply hollering Zotero's praises from the rooftops (or blogtops), there is an important role for you to play in Zotero's present and future.
Contribute Code
If you have some programming experience, particularly with Javascript or XML, there are lots of ways to contribute.
- Use our API to integrate Zotero data into your own applications or web pages
- Write a translator to make it easier for zotero users to ingest content
- Create a citation style for a publication with specific requirements
- Develop a plugin that adds a cool new feature
- Contribute to the client with bug fixes or features
Document and Support
You don't need to be a developer to help with documentation and support
- Edit the wiki to make our documentation more useful and concise
- Help with translations so more people can enjoy Zotero
- Follow the forums to answer questions and support new users
- Test, test, test and tell us what doesn't work for you
- Adopt Zotero at your institution
Spread the Word
If you love Zotero, tell the world about it. Here are some ideas to get you started.
- Pick up some free stickers and stick them wherever eyes gaze
- Add a Zotero button to your website
- Give a demo at your institution
- Review Zotero on your blog
- Sport some Zotero gear
Keep in Touch
The more you know about Zotero, the better, so keep in touch with the Zotero community
- Follow us on Twitter and use @zotero or #zotero when you tweet about zotero
- Subscribe to our blog with your favorite RSS reader
- Subscribe to Twitter feeds and participate in the online Zotero conversation