Plugins / Reading & PDFs

MCP Zotero API

by maedayoshiaki · github.com/maedayoshiaki/zotero-mcp

Local HTTP + MCP (Model Context Protocol) endpoints for Zotero: read items and PDF text/outline, create text-search highlights (bundled pdf.js), and create/update/delete annotations, notes, tags, collections, attachments, and item fields

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.6 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it uses the network; we couldn't tell where
Applies to v1.5.2, released 11 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
Fork of stephenstubbs/zotero-mcpA copy of another listed plugin, changed by someone else.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the maedayoshiaki account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesUses the network; we couldn't tell whereMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
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Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computer, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Other programs on this computer can change your library through itlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 11 Sep 20262 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in English and JapaneseInterface language not declared
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What it does

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What you'll need

Detected automatically

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: uses the network; we couldn't tell where.

Forks and alternatives

Fork of stephenstubbs/zotero-mcp.

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