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Zotero Native MCP server

dvdsosa/zotero-native-mcp

Read and write a local Zotero library via its local API, offline: collections, items, attachments, full text, BibTeX and CSL export, tags and saved searches.

12 GitHub stars871 npm downloads / month

Install Zotero Native in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add zotero-native -- npx -y zotero-native-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zotero-native": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "zotero-native-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Zotero Native MCP server do?

Read and write a local Zotero library via its local API, offline: collections, items, attachments, full text, BibTeX and CSL export, tags and saved searches.

Is the Zotero Native MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Zotero Native run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Zotero Native to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add zotero-native -- npx -y zotero-native-mcp

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