Zotero MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with Zotero, allowing AI applications to access and manipulate Zotero libraries.

Local server

What is the Zotero MCP Server?

Zotero MCP Server is an MCP project maintained in the cr625/zotero-mcp-server repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with Zotero, allowing AI applications to access and manipulate Zotero libraries”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Source

Project documentation · Repository · Discovery listing. This profile records the public documentation checked on 2026-10-08.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
search_itemsSearch for items in the Zotero library
get_citationGet citation for a specific item
add_itemAdd a new item to the Zotero library
get_bibliographyGet bibliography for multiple items
create_collectionCreate a new collection in the Zotero library
update_itemUpdate an existing item in the Zotero library
delete_itemDelete an item from the Zotero library
get_item_typesGet list of all available Zotero item types
get_item_fieldsGet available fields for a specific item type