zotero mcp
pipStandardThe Zotero MCP server connects AI agents to a user's Zotero library. It exposes tools to fetch, summarize, and analyze research papers, citations, and collections. It integrates with the Zotero API to retrieve and manage library data. Researchers and developers use it to build AI-powered research assistants that can discuss papers, generate summaries, and analyze citations.
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Overview
The Zotero MCP server connects AI agents to a user's Zotero library. It exposes tools to fetch, summarize, and analyze research papers, citations, and collections. It integrates with the Zotero API to retrieve and manage library data. Researchers and developers use it to build AI-powered research assistants that can discuss papers, generate summaries, and analyze citations.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install zotero-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"54yyyu-zotero-mcp-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install zotero-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from zotero mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in zotero mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in zotero mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in zotero mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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