MCP Zotero
Zotero integration for Claude via MCP. MCP Zotero is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by kaliaboi. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 5 tools, including get_collections, get_collection_items, get_item_details, search_library and get_recent, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Assistant and Tool/Reference.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol server that enables Claude AI to interact with your Zotero reference library, allowing access to collections, items, and search capabilities.
How to use this MCP
Install via npm, configure with your Zotero API credentials, and integrate with Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to your settings.
What this MCP can be used for
Enables AI-assisted research by allowing Claude to access and reference your Zotero library, search papers, retrieve item details, and work with your collections.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MCP Zotero MCP server?
MCP Zotero is a Model Context Protocol server from kaliaboi. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect MCP Zotero to my AI client?
Add MCP Zotero to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does MCP Zotero provide?
MCP Zotero provides 5 tools: get_collections, get_collection_items, get_item_details, search_library and get_recent.
Is MCP Zotero free to use?
MCP Zotero is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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