dvdsosa/zotero-native-mcp

Overview

MCP server for Zotero 10+ that provides read and write access to your library entirely offline through Zotero's native local API. It requires no plugin, no API key, and no cloud service, operating directly with the local Zotero application.

Best for

Best for
Developers who want local, offline MCP access to their Zotero library.

Use cases

• Read and write Zotero library items programmatically
• Automate reference management workflows locally
• Integrate Zotero with AI tools via MCP without cloud dependencies

How to use

Install

claude mcp add --scope user zotero-native-mcp -- npx -y zotero-native-mcp

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor

Notes

MCP server for Zotero 10+ that provides read and write access to your library entirely offline through Zotero’s native local API. It requires no plugin, no API key, and no cloud service, operating directly with the local Zotero application.

2 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-09-04. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Read and write Zotero library items programmatically
• Automate reference management workflows locally
• Integrate Zotero with AI tools via MCP without cloud dependencies

Pros

• No API key or cloud service needed
• Works entirely offline with local Zotero
• No plugin installation required

Cons

• Requires Zotero desktop app to be running
• Limited to local machine access
• May not support all Zotero features (not specified)

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