MCP Zotero
BasicMCP Zotero is a connector for Claude Desktop that enables interaction with your Zotero library, allowing users to manage their collections and sources efficiently. It provides features such as listing collections, retrieving paper details, and searching the library.
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Overview
MCP Zotero is a connector for Claude Desktop that enables interaction with your Zotero library, allowing users to manage their collections and sources efficiently. It provides features such as listing collections, retrieving paper details, and searching the library.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npm install mcp-zotero2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-zotero": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npm install mcp-zotero"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from MCP Zotero?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- 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 MCP Zotero?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in MCP Zotero"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in MCP Zotero with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with MCP Zotero
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