by cookjohn
Zotero MCP Plugin is a Zotero plug-in that realizes deep integration of AI assistant and Zotero through MCP protocol. The plug-in supports functions such as document retrieval, metadata management, full-text analysis, and intelligent question and answer, allowing AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT to directly access and operate your document database. Zotero MCP Plugin enables integration between AI assistants and Zotero through MCP.
# Add to your Claude Code skills
git clone https://github.com/cookjohn/zotero-mcpZotero MCP is an open-source project designed to seamlessly integrate powerful AI capabilities with the leading reference management tool, Zotero, through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This project consists of two core components: a Zotero plugin and an MCP server, which work together to provide AI assistants (like Claude) with the ability to interact with your local Zotero library.
This README is also available in: :cn: 简体中文 | :gb: English.
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The Zotero MCP server is a tool server based on the Model Context Protocol that provides seamless integration with the Zotero reference management system for AI applications like Claude Desktop. Through this server, AI assistants can:
This enables AI assistants to help you with academic tasks such as literature reviews, citation management, and research assistance.
This project now features a unified architecture with an integrated MCP server:
zotero-mcp-plugin/: A Zotero plugin with integrated MCP server that communicates directly with AI clients via Streamable HTTP protocolIMG/: Screenshots and documentation imagesREADME.md / README-zh.md: Documentation filesUnified Architecture:
AI Client ↔ Streamable HTTP ↔ Zotero Plugin (with integrated MCP server)
This eliminates the need for a separate MCP server process, providing a more streamlined and efficient integration.
This guide is intended to help general users quickly configure and use Zotero MCP, enabling your AI assistant to work seamlessly with your Zotero library.
What is Zotero MCP?
Simply put, Zotero MCP is a bridge connecting your AI client (like Cherry Studio, Gemini CLI, Claude Desktop, etc.) and your local Zotero reference management software. It allows your AI assistant...