Zotero MCP Server
BasicZotero MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with Zotero, enabling AI applications to access and manipulate Zotero libraries. It supports various functionalities such as searching for items and retrieving citations.
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Overview
Zotero MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with Zotero, enabling AI applications to access and manipulate Zotero libraries. It supports various functionalities such as searching for items and retrieving citations.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, install dependencies, configure your Zotero API credentials, and run the server.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"zotero-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, install dependencies, configure your Zotero API credentials, and run the server."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Zotero MCP Server?"
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 Zotero MCP Server?"
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 Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Zotero MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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