Zotero FAQs

Question 1

Where do I get my Zotero API key and user ID?

Accepted Answer

You can find your Zotero API key and user ID in the settings page of your Zotero account on the Zotero website.

Question 2

What is the Zotero MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a server that allows MCP (Model Context Protocol) clients, such as Anthropic Claude, to interact with your local Zotero repository, enabling programmatic access to your Zotero library.

Question 3

How do I set up the Zotero MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

First, install the dependencies using `pip install -e .`. Then, create a `.env` file with your Zotero API key and user ID. Finally, configure your MCP client (e.g., Anthropic Claude) to connect to the server.

Question 4

What can I do with the Zotero MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can search papers by tags, get paper details and attached notes, add notes to papers, and request paper summaries, all through your connected application.

Question 5

Which apps can I integrate with Zotero using this server?

Accepted Answer

The Zotero MCP server is intended for use with MCP clients. The primary client it's been tested with is Anthropic Claude, but theoretically other MCP compatible applications could be configured as well.

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