Zotero FAQs

Question 1

What is Zotero MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Zotero MCP Server is a tool that enables AI applications to access and manipulate your Zotero libraries. It acts as a bridge between Zotero and AI, allowing automated research and citation management.

Question 2

What kind of AI applications can I integrate with Zotero MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Any AI application that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can be integrated. You can use it with tools that perform tasks like automated literature reviews, citation generation, and research synthesis.

Question 3

How do I install Zotero MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The installation process involves cloning the repository from GitHub, creating and activating a virtual environment, installing dependencies using pip, and configuring your Zotero API credentials in the .env file. Detailed instructions are in the README.

Question 4

What can I do with Zotero MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can search your Zotero libraries, get citations and bibliographies, add new items, access collections, and manage both personal and group libraries. This allows you to automate research tasks and integrate Zotero with AI workflows.

Question 5

Do I need an API key to use Zotero MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need a Zotero API key and your Zotero user ID (or group ID) to configure the server. The server uses these credentials to securely access your Zotero library.

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