ZoteroBridge MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install ZoteroBridge in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add zoterobridge -- npx -y zotero-bridge

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zoterobridge": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "zotero-bridge"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the ZoteroBridge MCP server do?

MCP Server for Zotero SQLite Database - collection, tagging, PDF reading and more.

Is the ZoteroBridge 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 ZoteroBridge run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add ZoteroBridge to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add zoterobridge -- npx -y zotero-bridge

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