Mcp Zotero
What is Mcp Zotero
mcp-zotero is a Model Context Protocol server designed for integrating Zotero with Claude Desktop, allowing users to interact with their Zotero library seamlessly.
Use cases
Use cases include managing research papers, organizing bibliographic data, and facilitating collaborative research projects by integrating Zotero’s capabilities with Claude Desktop.
How to use
To use mcp-zotero, first obtain your Zotero API key and user ID, set the required environment variables, and then install the server using npm. Finally, configure Claude Desktop to connect with mcp-zotero.
Key features
Key features include the ability to list all collections in your Zotero library and retrieve specific items. It provides a straightforward integration process with Claude Desktop.
Where to use
mcp-zotero can be used in academic research, personal knowledge management, and any field that requires effective citation and reference management.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Overview
What is Mcp Zotero
mcp-zotero is a Model Context Protocol server designed for integrating Zotero with Claude Desktop, allowing users to interact with their Zotero library seamlessly.
Use cases
Use cases include managing research papers, organizing bibliographic data, and facilitating collaborative research projects by integrating Zotero’s capabilities with Claude Desktop.
How to use
To use mcp-zotero, first obtain your Zotero API key and user ID, set the required environment variables, and then install the server using npm. Finally, configure Claude Desktop to connect with mcp-zotero.
Key features
Key features include the ability to list all collections in your Zotero library and retrieve specific items. It provides a straightforward integration process with Claude Desktop.
Where to use
mcp-zotero can be used in academic research, personal knowledge management, and any field that requires effective citation and reference management.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Content
MCP Zotero
A Model Context Protocol server for Zotero integration that allows Claude to interact with your Zotero library.
Setup
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Get your Zotero credentials:
# First, create an API key at https://www.zotero.org/settings/keys # Then use it to get your user ID: curl -H "Zotero-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" https://api.zotero.org/keys/currentThe response will look like:
{ "userID": 123456, "username": "your_username", "access": { "user": { "library": true, "files": true, "notes": true, "write": true } } }The
userIDvalue is what you need. -
Set environment variables:
export ZOTERO_API_KEY="your-api-key" export ZOTERO_USER_ID="user-id-from-curl" -
Verify your credentials:
# Test that your credentials work: curl -H "Zotero-API-Key: $ZOTERO_API_KEY" \ "https://api.zotero.org/users/$ZOTERO_USER_ID/collections"You should see your collections list in the response.
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Install and run:
# Install globally (recommended) npm install -g mcp-zotero mcp-zotero # Or run directly with npx npx mcp-zotero
Integration with Claude Desktop
To use this server with Claude Desktop, add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration:
Available Tools
get_collections: List all collections in your libraryget_collection_items: Get items in a specific collectionget_item_details: Get detailed information about a papersearch_library: Search your entire libraryget_recent: Get recently added papers
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues:
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Verify your environment variables are set:
echo $ZOTERO_API_KEY echo $ZOTERO_USER_ID -
Check the installation:
npm list -g mcp-zotero -
Try reinstalling:
npm uninstall -g mcp-zotero npm install -g mcp-zotero
Dev Tools Supporting MCP
The following are the main code editors that support the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
