zotero-library-mcp

About zotero-library-mcp

Use zotero-library-mcp with your agent

claude mcp add zotero-library-mcp -- uvx zotero-library-mcp

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zotero-library-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zotero-library-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is zotero-library-mcp?

zotero-library-mcp is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server by raulsimpetru. Add papers and books to Zotero by DOI, arXiv ID, or ISBN and manage your library

How do I connect zotero-library-mcp to Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client?

Install zotero-library-mcp from its pypi package (zotero-library-mcp) and register it under "mcpServers" in your client's MCP configuration — for example claude_desktop_config.json or Cursor's mcp.json — then restart the client.

Is zotero-library-mcp open source?

Yes — the source code is public at github.com/raulsimpetru/zotero-library-mcp.

Can AI agents pay to use zotero-library-mcp?

Not yet through Loomal — zotero-library-mcp is listed as a free directory entry. If its maintainer verifies ownership, they can set per-call USDC pricing that agents pay over x402, with settlement on Base.