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Read and write your local Zotero 10 library. No plugin, no zotero.org API key, no cloud.

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Install Zotero Native MCP

Claude Code

  1. 1

    Copy this prompt.

    Add the Zotero Native MCP server to Claude Code. Run this command:
    
    claude mcp add zotero-native -- npx -y zotero-native-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.

Requires Node.js.

Built from the package data we hold. Not yet tested by us.

Tools

We don't list Zotero Native MCP's tools here yet. After you connect it, ask your assistant "What can you do with Zotero Native MCP?" to see them.

Security advisories

none published

No published security advisories as of Nov 1, 2026.

Information

updated Nov 2, 2026

Publisher
Community
Package
zotero-native-mcp
Registry
npm
Transport
stdio
Version
1.0.2
License
MIT
Last commit
Oct 20, 2026
Open issues
0
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