Zotero is an open-source reference management tool that significantly streamlines the literature review process. It helps researchers organize, annotate, cite, and share research, making it an asset for conducting and writing literature reviews. Zotero's features allow for efficient collection, organization, and analysis of research materials, ultimately saving time and improving the overall research workflow. It is utilized to save and organize various source types and automatically generate bibliographies in citation styles such as MLA, APA, and Chicago. The software integrates with text editors and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, functioning as a web browser extension and a downloadable program.