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zotero-bridge
CommunityMCP server by Combjellyshen · updated · ★ 10
MCP Server for Zotero SQLite Database - collection, tagging, PDF reading and more. zotero-bridge is a community project by Combjellyshen, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 174 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
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Install zotero-bridge
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add zotero-bridge -- npx -y zotero-bridgeRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"zotero-bridge": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"zotero-bridge"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"zotero-bridge": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"zotero-bridge"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"zotero-bridge": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"zotero-bridge"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add zotero-bridge -- npx -y zotero-bridge{
"mcpServers": {
"zotero-bridge": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"zotero-bridge"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add zotero-bridge npx -y zotero-bridgeGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the zotero-bridge block.
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zotero-bridge: common questions
How do I install zotero-bridge?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add zotero-bridge -- npx -y zotero-bridge. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is zotero-bridge the official server?
zotero-bridge is a community project by Combjellyshen, not verified by a company domain.
Is zotero-bridge free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is zotero-bridge safe to use?
It scores 51 of 100. Grades: maintenance C, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to zotero-bridge?
Similar MCP servers: Supabase, ArcadeDB MCP Server, MCP Toolbox for Databases, MCP Toolbox for Databases.
Does zotero-bridge work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.