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Works in
12
apps
Version
0.3.1
last commit Aug 2026

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Install Zotero MCP

Claude Code

  1. 1

    Copy this prompt.

    Add the Zotero MCP server to Claude Code. Run this command:

claude mcp add zotero -- uvx zotero-mcp

Then check that it loaded and tell me if I need to sign in or restart.
  2. 2

    Paste it into Claude Code. It shows the change and asks before running it.

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Information

updated Nov 2, 2026

Publisher
Community
Package
zotero-mcp
Registry
PyPI
Transport
stdio
Version
0.3.1
License
MIT
Last commit
Aug 7, 2026
Open issues
3
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