MCP Server Zotero Dev

Name: MCP Server Zotero Dev
Author: introfini

by introfiniversion 1.1.4i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

MCP server enabling AI assistants to build, test, and debug Zotero plugins

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What you can do with it

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Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Other

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: ZOTERO_RDP_PORT, ZOTERO_RDP_HOST

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zotero-dev": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ZOTERO_RDP_PORT": "your-value",
        "ZOTERO_RDP_HOST": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add zotero-dev --env ZOTERO_RDP_PORT=your-value --env ZOTERO_RDP_HOST=your-value -- npx -y @introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zotero-dev": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ZOTERO_RDP_PORT": "your-value",
        "ZOTERO_RDP_HOST": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "zotero-dev": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ZOTERO_RDP_PORT": "your-value",
        "ZOTERO_RDP_HOST": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

ZOTERO_RDP_PORT env
RDP port for Zotero connection
ZOTERO_RDP_HOST env
RDP host for Zotero connection

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

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✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account introfini, which owns the repo
… Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Otheri

More stars than 0% of the other 32715 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 45% of the other 32715 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 32715 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is MCP Server Zotero Dev safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.1.4) reached the registry 2 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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README from the maker

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MCP Server for Zotero Plugin Development

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables AI assistants to build, test, and debug Zotero 7+ plugins. It provides 25 tools for UI inspection, JavaScript execution, build integration, logging, database access, and plugin management.

How it works: Zotero 7+ is built on Firefox ESR, so this server communicates with Zotero through Firefox's built-in Remote Debugging Protocol (RDP). A small companion plugin (MCP Bridge for Zotero) starts the DevTools server inside Zotero, and this MCP server connects to it.

AI Assistant (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)

| MCP Protocol (stdio) v MCP Server (this package) | Firefox RDP (TCP port 6100) v Zotero + MCP Bridge Plugin

Prerequisites

Node.js >= 20
Zotero 7+ (release, beta, or dev build)
MCP Bridge for Zotero plugin installed in Zotero — download the latest XPI

Installing the MCP Bridge plugin

Download zotero-mcp-bridge-*.xpi from GitHub Releases
In Zotero: Tools > Add-ons > gear icon > Install Add-on From File...
Select the downloaded .xpi file
Restart Zotero

The plugin automatically starts a DevTools server on port 6100 when Zotero launches.

Setup

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

"mcpServers": { "zotero-dev": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev"] } } }

Claude Code

claude mcp add zotero-dev -- npx -y @introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev

Cursor / Windsurf / Other MCP clients

Configure the MCP server with:

Command: npx
Arguments: -y @introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev

Or install globally:

npm install -g @introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev

Tools (25)

JavaScript Execution & Inspection

Tool	Description
`zotero_ping`	Test connection to Zotero and get version info
`zotero_execute_js`	Execute JavaScript in Zotero's privileged chrome context
`zotero_get_pref`	Get a Zotero preference value
`zotero_set_pref`	Set a Zotero preference value
`zotero_search_prefs`	Search and list Zotero/Firefox preferences
`zotero_inspect_object`	Inspect a JavaScript object to discover methods and properties
`zotero_open_preferences`	Open Zotero's preferences window, optionally navigating to a pane

UI Inspection

Tool	Description
`zotero_screenshot`	Capture a screenshot of Zotero (main window, specific window, or element)
`zotero_inspect_element`	Find DOM elements by CSS selector
`zotero_get_dom_tree`	Get a simplified DOM tree structure
`zotero_get_styles`	Get computed CSS styles for an element
`zotero_list_windows`	List all open Zotero windows

Logging & Debugging

Tool	Description
`zotero_read_logs`	Read Zotero's debug log output
`zotero_read_errors`	Read errors from Zotero's error console
`zotero_clear_logs`	Clear the debug log buffer and error console
`zotero_watch_logs`	Start/stop watching for new log messages

Build Integration

Tool	Description
`zotero_scaffold_build`	Build a Zotero plugin using zotero-plugin-scaffold
`zotero_scaffold_serve`	Start/stop the dev server with hot reload
`zotero_scaffold_lint`	Run ESLint on a plugin project
`zotero_scaffold_typecheck`	Run TypeScript type checking

Plugin Management

Tool	Description
`zotero_plugin_reload`	Reload a Zotero plugin
`zotero_plugin_list`	List all installed plugins
`zotero_plugin_install`	Install a plugin from a local XPI file

Database Access (Read-only)

Tool	Description
`zotero_db_query`	Execute a SELECT query on Zotero's database
`zotero_db_schema`	Get database schema information
`zotero_db_stats`	Get database statistics

Prompts (5)

Prompt	Description
`setup-dev`	Set up Zotero plugin development environment from scratch
`debug-plugin`	Connect to Zotero and start debugging your plugin
`fix-errors`	Find and fix errors from Zotero's error console
`inspect-api`	Interactive exploration of Zotero's JavaScript APIs
`migrate-z7`	Help migrate a plugin from Zotero 6 to Zotero 7

Configuration

Environment variables (all optional):

Variable	Default	Description
`ZOTERO_RDP_PORT`	`6100`	RDP port to connect to
`ZOTERO_RDP_HOST`	`localhost`	RDP host address
`ZOTERO_DATA_DIR`	auto-detected	Zotero data directory path
`ZOTERO_PROFILE_PATH`	auto-detected	Zotero profile path

Troubleshooting

"Cannot connect to Zotero"

Make sure Zotero is running
Verify the MCP Bridge plugin is installed (Tools > Add-ons)
Restart Zotero after installing the plugin
Check port 6100 is not blocked: lsof -i :6100

"Port already in use"

Another Zotero instance may be running, or Zotero was started with the -debugger flag (which uses port 6000). The MCP Bridge uses port 6100 to avoid conflicts.

License

MIT

MCP Server Zotero Dev

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Otheri

Common questions

Alternatives

Spec Driven Development

Remote Desktop Commander

First Sale Scout

README from the maker

MCP Server for Zotero Plugin Development

Prerequisites

Installing the MCP Bridge plugin

Setup

Claude Desktop

Claude Code

Cursor / Windsurf / Other MCP clients

Tools (25)

JavaScript Execution & Inspection

UI Inspection

Logging & Debugging

Build Integration

Plugin Management

Database Access (Read-only)

Prompts (5)

Configuration

Troubleshooting

License