MCP Server for Zotero SQLite Database - collection, tagging, PDF reading and more.
npx -y zotero-bridgeAdd this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-combjellyshen-zotero-bridge": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"zotero-bridge"
]
}
}
}~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonNo remote HTTP endpoint is advertised. Use the package or stdio setup shown in Install.
zotero-bridge is an MCP server for MCP Server for Zotero SQLite Database - collection, tagging, PDF reading and more.. It supports STDIO transport.
Use the generated config in Install. This server runs with npx -y zotero-bridge; add any required environment variables before starting your client.
Choose the Claude Desktop tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y zotero-bridge. Add required environment variables before starting Claude Desktop.
Choose the Claude Code tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y zotero-bridge. Add required environment variables before starting Claude Code.
Choose the Codex tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y zotero-bridge. Add required environment variables before starting Codex.
Choose the Cursor or VS Code tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y zotero-bridge. Add required environment variables before starting Cursor or VS Code.
zotero-bridge uses STDIO transport. Use the package or command config in Install.
zotero-bridge inventory is listed when the MCP endpoint exposes tools, resources, or prompts. Some servers require auth first.
zotero-bridge does not advertise a verified auth requirement. If discovery fails, it may still need provider login, an API key, a bearer token, or a session header.
| Package | Registry | Version | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
zotero-bridgestdio | npm | 1.0.3 | None advertised |