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zotio MCP server

OrgMentem/zotio

Zotero integration with preview-first, journaled writes: reads via the local Zotero desktop API without a key, writes via the Web API.

4 GitHub stars
Source code

Install zotio in Claude Code

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/OrgMentem/zotio/releases/download/v0.31.0/zotio-mcp_0.31.0_darwin_amd64.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download zotio-mcp_0.31.0_darwin_amd64.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/OrgMentem/zotio/releases/download/v0.31.0/zotio-mcp_0.31.0_darwin_arm64.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download zotio-mcp_0.31.0_darwin_arm64.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/OrgMentem/zotio/releases/download/v0.31.0/zotio-mcp_0.31.0_linux_amd64.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download zotio-mcp_0.31.0_linux_amd64.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/OrgMentem/zotio/releases/download/v0.31.0/zotio-mcp_0.31.0_linux_arm64.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download zotio-mcp_0.31.0_linux_arm64.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the zotio MCP server do?

Zotero integration with preview-first, journaled writes: reads via the local Zotero desktop API without a key, writes via the Web API.

Is the zotio MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does zotio run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add zotio to Claude Code?

Run: curl -LO https://github.com/OrgMentem/zotio/releases/download/v0.31.0/zotio-mcp_0.31.0_darwin_amd64.mcpb

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