Zotero MCP
MCP server that connects your Zotero research library to Claude and other assistants.
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About Zotero MCP
Zotero MCP is listed in our MCP servers category and is aimed at builders. MCP server that connects your Zotero research library to Claude and other assistants. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is Zotero MCP?
Zotero MCP connects your Zotero research library to Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, Cursor and other assistants, so you can search, read, cite and annotate your papers.
It also offers a chat panel inside Zotero, with page citations that open the cited passage.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: stevenyuyy.com/zotero-mcp.
Who is Zotero MCP for?
Researchers and students who manage papers in Zotero.
Zotero MCP at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: 54yyyu/zotero-mcp · 5,501 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Search, read, cite and annotate papers
- Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Codex and Cursor
- Chat panel inside Zotero
Zotero MCP FAQ
What is Zotero MCP?
Zotero MCP connects your Zotero research library to Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, Cursor and other assistants, so you can search, read, cite and annotate your papers.
Who is Zotero MCP for?
Researchers and students who manage papers in Zotero.
Is Zotero MCP free?
Zotero MCP's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Zotero MCP open source?
Yes. Zotero MCP is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Zotero MCP?
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