The idea
Beyond the Zotero import that exists today, a live two-way sync: connect your Zotero account once, and from then on a source you save in Folio appears in Zotero, and one you add in Zotero appears in Folio, with collections, tags, and notes included. Changes flow both directions without a manual re-import.
Why it matters
A lot of researchers have years of Zotero history and a lab that runs on it. A one-way import gets you started, but it forces a choice between the two tools. Real sync means Folio can be where you write and discover without abandoning the library you've already built, and without keeping two copies in your head. Interoperability, not lock-in.
Where we are
Not built yet. What exists today is a one-way import: paste a Zotero API key in Add source → Zotero, or save it once under Account settings → Connected accounts and re-import whenever you like with Import with your saved key. A re-import adds what's new and skips what you already have. Tags, collections and notes don't come across yet. See Importing and exporting your library.
A keep-in-step sync is the natural next step. The trickiest part is honest conflict handling, deciding which side wins when the same item changes in both, and we'd rather get that right than ship something that quietly loses your edits.
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