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AutoAttach

by adolinjonathan-bot · github.com/adolinjonathan-bot/zotero-toolkit

MCP server giving any MCP client read and write access to a Zotero library — search items, read notes, browse collections, create and edit references. Works with Claude, Cursor, Zed, VS Code and local models. Includes a standalone CLI that needs no AI at all.

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesOrganising & tagsImport & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.07 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
103
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.0.1, released 3 Aug 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify3 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.www.ebi.ac.ukseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Where we found it
api.crossref.orgchrome/content/authority.js · line 37
CROSSREF: "https://api.crossref.org/works/",
api.openalex.orgchrome/content/authority.js · line 35
OPENALEX: "https://api.openalex.org/works",
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computerLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9 · not 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needZotero 7, 8, 9Detected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 3 Aug 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Description coming soon. We haven't written a summary yet. The line above is the developer's own description; the developer's README is linked above.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (3)
api.crossref.orgapi.openalex.orgseen when we ran itwww.ebi.ac.ukseen when we ran it
Evidence · file and line
api.crossref.orgchrome/content/authority.js · line 37
CROSSREF: "https://api.crossref.org/works/",
api.openalex.orgchrome/content/authority.js · line 35
OPENALEX: "https://api.openalex.org/works",

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

The developer hasn't responded. Developers can reply here, and their reply sits next to our findings.I'm the developer
Install AutoAttach
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.1.xpi · 0.07 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures