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maintenanceIntegrates with Zotero's local API to search, retrieve, read PDFs, and add items by DOI from your Zotero library.
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19 PyPI
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MIT
Zotero MCP Server
by yuogawaiic
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B3.2/5.0
Scored across 4 tools
Disambiguation3/5
The tools have overlapping purposes that could cause confusion: 'read_pdf' and 'zotero_read_pdf' both read PDFs, with the latter being a more specific Zotero-integrated version. However, 'zotero_get_item' and 'zotero_search_items' are clearly distinct for retrieval and searching, and the descriptions help clarify the differences between the PDF tools.
Naming Consistency3/5
The naming is mixed: 'zotero_get_item', 'zotero_read_pdf', and 'zotero_search_items' follow a consistent 'zotero_verb_noun' pattern, but 'read_pdf' deviates by omitting the 'zotero_' prefix. This inconsistency is minor but noticeable, making the set less predictable.
Tool Count3/5
With 4 tools, the count is borderline for a Zotero server: it feels thin for covering a full bibliographic management domain (e.g., missing create, update, or delete operations). However, it's reasonable for a focused subset of reading and retrieval tasks, though not ideal.
Completeness2/5
There are significant gaps in the tool surface for Zotero's domain: it only supports reading PDFs and retrieving/searching items, with no tools for creating, updating, deleting, or managing collections. This incomplete coverage will likely cause agent failures when trying to perform common Zotero workflows beyond basic lookups.
Maintenance
ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues