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Zotero MCP server: local-first search, library checks, and preview-first writes for AI agents.
13LimitedInstall
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"orgmentem-zotio": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"https://github.com/OrgMentem/zotio/releases/download/v0.29.0/zotio-mcp_0.29.0_darwin_amd64.mcpb"
],
"env": {
"ZOTERO_API_KEY": "YOUR_ZOTERO_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
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Environment
| Name | Required | Notes |
|---|
| ZOTERO_API_KEY | No | Zotero Web API key. Optional for read-only use against the local Zotero desktop app; required to enable writes and reach group libraries. Secret. |
| ZOTERO_API_KEY | No | Zotero Web API key. Optional for read-only use against the local Zotero desktop app; required to enable writes and reach group libraries. Secret. |
| ZOTERO_API_KEY | No | Zotero Web API key. Optional for read-only use against the local Zotero desktop app; required to enable writes and reach group libraries. Secret. |
| ZOTERO_API_KEY | No | Zotero Web API key. Optional for read-only use against the local Zotero desktop app; required to enable writes and reach group libraries. Secret. |
| ZOTERO_API_KEY | No | Zotero Web API key. Optional for read-only use against the local Zotero desktop app; required to enable writes and reach group libraries. Secret. |
| ZOTERO_API_KEY | No | Zotero Web API key. Optional for read-only use against the local Zotero desktop app; required to enable writes and reach group libraries. Secret. |
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Zotero MCP server: local-first search, library checks, and preview-first writes for AI agents.
FAQ
- What is zotio?
- Zotero MCP server: local-first search, library checks, and preview-first writes for AI agents.
- How do I install zotio?
- Pick a client above and copy the generated config. Cursor and VS Code also have a deep link when the server can run locally or remotely.
- Is zotio official?
- No. Registry-listed is not the same as vendor-official. Read the methodology for the difference.
- How is the trust score calculated?
- This listing scores 13 (Limited). The formula is published on the methodology page.
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