Is Zotero Library free?

Yes, Zotero Library is free to use.

How do I install Zotero Library?

Zotero Library is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: zotero-library-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Zotero Library need?

Zotero Library requires the following credentials or environment variables: ZOTERO_LIBRARY_ID, ZOTERO_API_KEY, ZOTERO_WEBDAV_URL, ZOTERO_WEBDAV_USER, ZOTERO_WEBDAV_PASSWORD. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Zotero Library?

Zotero Library 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 Library MCP Server

by RaulSimpetru

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0Local

Free

Add papers and books to Zotero by DOI, arXiv ID, or ISBN and manage your library

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Add papers and books to Zotero by DOI, arXiv ID, or ISBN and manage your library

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Your Zotero user or group library IDRequired

Environment variable: ZOTERO_LIBRARY_ID

Zotero API key with read/write permissionsRequired

Environment variable: ZOTERO_API_KEY

WebDAV URL for file storage (if using WebDAV sync)Required

Environment variable: ZOTERO_WEBDAV_URL

WebDAV usernameRequired

Environment variable: ZOTERO_WEBDAV_USER

WebDAV passwordRequired

Environment variable: ZOTERO_WEBDAV_PASSWORD

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-raulsimpetru-zotero-library-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "ZOTERO_API_KEY": "your-zotero-api-key-here",
        "ZOTERO_LIBRARY_ID": "your-zotero-library-id-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "zotero-library-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 4 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

6 files analyzed · 1 issue found

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