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Zotero MCP
by urschrei · Research
Search and read Zotero library references, papers, annotations, and notes.
Works with:Claude CodeCursorWindsurfOpenCode
referencessearchannotationsread
Install
Run this command in your terminal:
claude mcp add --transport stdio mcp-zotero -- npx -y zotero-mcp
Before running, set: ZOTERO_API_KEYZOTERO_LIBRARY_IDZOTERO_LIBRARY_TYPE
Authentication
API key
Required environment variables:
- ZOTERO_API_KEY
- ZOTERO_LIBRARY_ID
- ZOTERO_LIBRARY_TYPE
See the setup guide for step-by-step instructions on obtaining these credentials.
Read access to your Zotero library. Great for research workflows.
Skills that use this MCP
zotero-mcp
This skill is the primary interface layer for managing citations via the Zotero MCP.
llm-for-zotero
LLM for Zotero skill reads and annotates library items via the Zotero MCP.
academic-research-skills
Zotero MCP can save references discovered during the research workflow.