Zotero MCP

io.github.kujenga/zotero-mcp

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Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zotero-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zotero-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ZOTERO_LOCAL": "false",
        "ZOTERO_API_KEY": "<your ZOTERO_API_KEY>",
        "ZOTERO_LIBRARY_TYPE": "user"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • ZOTERO_LOCALUse the local API from the Zotero desktop app instead of the Web API. Requires Zotero to be running with 'Allow other applications on this computer to communicate with Zotero' enabled under Settings > Advanced.
  • ZOTERO_API_KEYsecretZotero Web API key from https://www.zotero.org/settings/keys. Not required when ZOTERO_LOCAL is true.
  • ZOTERO_LIBRARY_TYPEWhether ZOTERO_LIBRARY_ID refers to a user or group library.

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
0.3.1
Registry
active
Published
8/7/2026

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