Zotero MCP Connector

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TDQS

B3/5.0

Scored 2026-04-18 11:50 across 4 tools

Disambiguation4/5

The tools have mostly distinct purposes: get_collection_items retrieves items from a collection, get_items_metadata fetches details for specific items, get_zotero_information provides library overview, and search_library searches across the library. However, get_collection_items and search_library could be slightly confused as both retrieve items, but their scopes (collection-specific vs. library-wide) help differentiate them.

Naming Consistency4/5

The naming follows a consistent verb_noun pattern (get_collection_items, get_items_metadata, get_zotero_information, search_library) with all tools using snake_case. The only minor deviation is that get_zotero_information uses 'information' instead of a more specific noun like 'overview', but it still fits the pattern well.

Tool Count3/5

With 4 tools, the count is on the low side for a library management system like Zotero, which typically involves CRUD operations. While it covers basic retrieval and search, it feels thin for the domain, lacking tools for creating, updating, or deleting items or collections, which are common in such systems.

Completeness2/5

The tool set is severely incomplete for a Zotero connector, focusing only on read operations (get and search). There are significant gaps: no tools for creating, updating, or deleting items, collections, or tags, and no support for managing attachments or notes. This will cause agent failures when full library management is needed.