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zotero-mcp-local
CommunityMCP server by piiinpiiins · updated · ★ 8
Search, read PDFs, and find related papers in your local Zotero library. Read-only, 100% local. zotero-mcp-local is a community project by piiinpiiins, not verified by a company domain.
Install zotero-mcp-local
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add zotero-mcp-local -- uvx zotero-mcp-localRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"zotero-mcp-local": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-mcp-local"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"zotero-mcp-local": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-mcp-local"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"zotero-mcp-local": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-mcp-local"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add zotero-mcp-local -- uvx zotero-mcp-local{
"mcpServers": {
"zotero-mcp-local": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-mcp-local"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add zotero-mcp-local uvx zotero-mcp-localGemini 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-mcp-local block.
Last commit 89 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
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zotero-mcp-local: common questions
How do I install zotero-mcp-local?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add zotero-mcp-local -- uvx zotero-mcp-local. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is zotero-mcp-local the official server?
zotero-mcp-local is a community project by piiinpiiins, not verified by a company domain.
Is zotero-mcp-local free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is zotero-mcp-local safe to use?
It scores 53 of 100. Grades: maintenance B, 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-mcp-local?
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Does zotero-mcp-local 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.