Zotero Dev FAQs

Name: Zotero Dev
Author: introfini

Question 1

What is required to get started with Zotero Dev?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js 20+, Zotero 7+, and to install the MCP server using `npx -y install-mcp @introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev` for your specific AI client, along with a lightweight MCP Bridge plugin in Zotero itself.

Question 2

Which AI assistants are compatible with Zotero Dev?

Accepted Answer

Zotero Dev is designed to integrate with popular AI assistants and clients, including Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code (Copilot), Zed, and others, using the `install-mcp` utility.

Question 3

What is Zotero Dev and its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Zotero Dev is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that empowers AI assistants like Claude and Cursor with advanced tools for Zotero 7/8 plugin development. It provides rich context and capabilities for building, testing, and debugging Zotero plugins.

Question 4

What key features does Zotero Dev offer for plugin developers?

Accepted Answer

It provides comprehensive UI inspection (screenshots, DOM tree, style analysis), direct JavaScript execution in Zotero's privileged context, real-time monitoring of debug logs and errors, integration with build tools for scaffolding and hot reloading, and robust plugin management.

Question 5

Is Zotero Dev compatible with Zotero 7 and newer versions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Zotero Dev is fully compatible with all Zotero 7+ builds, including release, beta, and development versions, ensuring broad support for modern Zotero plugin development.

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