Yes, Zotero Dev is free to use.

How do I install Zotero Dev?

Zotero Dev is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: @introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Zotero Dev need?

Zotero Dev requires the following credentials or environment variables: ZOTERO_RDP_PORT, ZOTERO_RDP_HOST. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Zotero Dev?

Zotero Dev uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Zotero Dev MCP Server

by Introfini

Developer ToolsModerate5.2MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

MCP server enabling AI assistants to build, test, and debug Zotero plugins

About

MCP server enabling AI assistants to build, test, and debug Zotero plugins

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

RDP port for Zotero connectionOptional

Environment variable: ZOTERO_RDP_PORT

RDP host for Zotero connectionOptional

Environment variable: ZOTERO_RDP_HOST

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-introfini-mcp-server-zotero-dev": {
      "env": {
        "ZOTERO_RDP_HOST": "your-zotero-rdp-host-here",
        "ZOTERO_RDP_PORT": "your-zotero-rdp-port-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-zotero-dev-monorepo"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

5.2

Moderate5.2Moderate Risk

This MCP server provides Zotero plugin development tools with good security practices. Authentication is handled through network connectivity to Zotero's RDP interface, and the permissions are appropriately scoped for its developer tools purpose. Supply chain analysis found 4 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (1 critical, 2 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue (1 critical, 0 high severity).

5 files analyzed · 8 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

database

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

Shell Command Execution

Runs commands on your machine. Be cautious — only use if you trust this plugin.

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{ "mcpServers": { "io-github-introfini-mcp-server-zotero-dev": { "env": { "ZOTERO_RDP_HOST": "your-zotero-rdp-host-here", "ZOTERO_RDP_PORT": "your-zotero-rdp-port-here" }, "args": [ "-y", "mcp-server-zotero-dev-monorepo" ], "command": "npx" } } }

Security Report

5.2

Moderate5.2Moderate Risk

5 files analyzed · 8 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

database

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

Shell Command Execution

Runs commands on your machine. Be cautious — only use if you trust this plugin.

Zotero Dev MCP Server

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