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MCP Zotero
Verified · npm:mcp-zoteroMCP server by kaliaboi · updated · ★ 164 · 96 downloads a week
A Model Context Protocol server for Zotero integration that allows Claude to interact with your Zotero library. MCP Zotero is published by npm:mcp-zotero from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install MCP Zotero
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-zotero -- npx -y mcp-zoteroRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-zotero": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-zotero"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-zotero": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-zotero"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-zotero": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-zotero"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-zotero -- npx -y mcp-zotero{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-zotero": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-zotero"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add mcp-zotero npx -y mcp-zoteroGemini 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 mcp-zotero block.
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MCP Zotero: common questions
How do I install MCP Zotero?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-zotero -- npx -y mcp-zotero. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is MCP Zotero the official server?
MCP Zotero is published by npm:mcp-zotero from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is MCP Zotero free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is MCP Zotero safe to use?
It scores 57 of 100. Grades: maintenance F, licence A, quality B. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to MCP Zotero?
Similar MCP servers: Codebase Memory, ha-mcp, Pi MCP, Pi MCP Adapter.
Does MCP Zotero 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.