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Zotero Native MCP
CommunityMCP server by dvdsosa · updated · ★ 9 · 98 downloads a week
Read and write your local Zotero 10 library. No plugin, no zotero.org API key, no cloud. Zotero Native MCP is a community project by dvdsosa, not verified by a company domain.
Install Zotero Native MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add zotero-native-mcp -- npx -y zotero-native-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"zotero-native-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"zotero-native-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"zotero-native-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"zotero-native-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"zotero-native-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"zotero-native-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add zotero-native-mcp -- npx -y zotero-native-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"zotero-native-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"zotero-native-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add zotero-native-mcp npx -y zotero-native-mcpGemini 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-native-mcp block.
Last commit 16 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
ZOTERO_Environment variable | Optional | Port of Zotero's local HTTP server. Defaults to 23119. |
ZOTERO_Environment variable | Optional | Name shown in Zotero's authorization dialog. Defaults to zotero-native-mcp. |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
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Zotero Native MCP: common questions
How do I install Zotero Native MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add zotero-native-mcp -- npx -y zotero-native-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Zotero Native MCP the official server?
Zotero Native MCP is a community project by dvdsosa, not verified by a company domain.
Is Zotero Native MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Zotero Native MCP safe to use?
It scores 74 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Zotero Native MCP?
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Does Zotero Native MCP 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.