herbertkokholm/cite-caddy

Overview

A standalone remote MCP server that provides full read/write access to a Zotero library. It runs as a separate Python service and exposes Zotero's data through the Model Context Protocol.

Best for

Best for
Developers building AI-driven workflows that need to manage Zotero collections directly.

Use cases

• Add, update, and delete Zotero items programmatically
• Fetch references and metadata from Zotero via an MCP client
• Integrate Zotero library management into AI workflows

Notes

A standalone remote MCP server that provides full read/write access to a Zotero library. It runs as a separate Python service and exposes Zotero’s data through the Model Context Protocol.

0 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-09-07. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Add, update, and delete Zotero items programmatically
• Fetch references and metadata from Zotero via an MCP client
• Integrate Zotero library management into AI workflows

Pros

• Offers full read/write access, not just read-only
• Runs as a standalone remote server without needing a Zotero plugin
• Python-based, easy to extend or integrate into existing tooling

Cons

• No community traction or stars yet, so adoption risk is high
• Requires separate server setup and configuration
• Depends on Zotero’s API, so performance is limited by that service

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