zotero-mcp-server
MCP server for Zotero library access. zotero-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by swairshah. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 4 tools, including search_papers_by_tags, get_paper_details, add_note_to_paper and request_paper_summary, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Server and Integration/Claude.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides programmatic access to your local Zotero repository, enabling interaction with your research papers and notes.
How to use this MCP
Install dependencies, configure Zotero API credentials in a .env file, and run the server. It can be integrated with the Anthropic Claude app via JSON configuration.
What this MCP can be used for
Searching papers by tags, managing notes, getting paper details, requesting summaries, and integrating Zotero with AI assistants like Claude.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the zotero-mcp-server MCP server?
zotero-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server from swairshah. 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 zotero-mcp-server to my AI client?
Add zotero-mcp-server 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 zotero-mcp-server provide?
zotero-mcp-server provides 4 tools: search_papers_by_tags, get_paper_details, add_note_to_paper and request_paper_summary.
Is zotero-mcp-server free to use?
zotero-mcp-server 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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