What is zot?

Zot is a free and open-source bibliographic reference manager software that is used to manage bibliographic data and related research materials. Zot is developed by the Center for History and New Media (CHNM) at George Mason University and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Zot allows users to import and export data from various sources and enables them to organize and share research materials such as articles, book chapters, images, and videos. It also provides citation formatting options for various citation styles, making it easier for researchers and students to format references accurately and consistently. Some notable features of Zot include the ability to collaborate with other users on research projects, integration with web browsers to capture information from web pages, and an extensive online community that offers support and resources for users.