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Zotero

Integrates with Zotero to enable listing collections, retrieving item details, searching libraries, ...

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Integrates with Zotero to enable listing collections, retrieving item details, searching libraries, and fetching recent papers for research and citation management.
  1. Create a Zotero API Key

    • Go to https://www.zotero.org/settings/keys.
    • Click "Create new private key".
    • Set a key description and adjust the permissions as needed.
    • Save the key and copy the generated API key.
  2. Find Your Zotero User ID

    • Open a terminal and run:
      curl -H "Zotero-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" https://api.zotero.org/keys/current
      
    • Replace YOUR_API_KEY with the key you copied in the previous step.
    • In the response, locate the value for "userID" (e.g., 123456). This is your user ID.
  3. Fill in the FastMCP Connection Interface

    • When adding this server in FastMCP, use the "Install Now" button for the Zotero MCP server.
    • Fill in the environment values as follows:
      • ZOTERO_API_KEY: Paste the API key you generated in step 1.
      • ZOTERO_USER_ID: Enter the user ID you obtained in step 2.
  4. Save and Proceed

    • Click "Save" or "Continue" in FastMCP to complete the integration.

How to Install Zotero

Install Zotero MCP server with one click through FastMCP. Choose your preferred AI development tool below:

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Click "Claude Desktop" in Quick Start

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