MCP Zotero
by kaliaboi
MCP Zotero
A Model Context Protocol server for Zotero integration that allows Claude to interact with your Zotero library.
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Setup
- Get your Zotero credentials:The response will look like:CopyTheCopy
userID
value is what you need. - Set environment variables:Copy
- Verify your credentials:You should see your collections list in the response.Copy
- Install and run:Copy
Integration with Claude Desktop
To use this server with Claude Desktop, add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration:
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Available Tools
get_collections
: List all collections in your libraryget_collection_items
: Get items in a specific collectionget_item_details
: Get detailed information about a papersearch_library
: Search your entire libraryget_recent
: Get recently added papers
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues:
- Verify your environment variables are set:Copy
- Check the installation:Copy
- Try reinstalling:Copy
You must be authenticated.
Allows AI to interact with your Zotero library.