mcp-pyzotero
Zotero MCP connector for Claude integration. mcp-pyzotero is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by gyger. 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/Claude, Integration/Claude and Tool/Zotero.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Control Protocol (MCP) connector that enables Claude Desktop to directly access and interact with your local Zotero library through Zotero's web API.
How to use this MCP
Install via UV package manager, enable Zotero's local API, and register the server with your Claude Desktop installation. The connector provides functions to search, retrieve collections, and access item details from your Zotero library.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP allows Claude to assist with academic research by accessing your Zotero library, enabling tasks like literature review, paper summarization, and research organization directly through the AI interface.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-pyzotero MCP server?
mcp-pyzotero is a Model Context Protocol server from gyger. 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-pyzotero to my AI client?
Add mcp-pyzotero 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-pyzotero provide?
mcp-pyzotero provides 5 tools: get_collections, get_collection_items, get_item_details, search_library and get_recent.
Is mcp-pyzotero free to use?
mcp-pyzotero 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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