Zoty MCP for Claude Code & Codex
A local Zotero MCP bridge for searching libraries, reading attachments and citation export.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOSearch library and attachment text · Browse collections · Export citations
HOW IT WORKSLive app
PLATFORMSNot documented
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code · Codex
Documented capabilities
- Search library and attachment textDocumentation
- Browse collectionsDocumentation
- Export citationsDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Documented setup | The integration documentation explicitly names this client. Source |
| Codex | Documented setup | The integration documentation explicitly names this client. Source |
| Cursor | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer. |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer installation guide. Review dependencies and permissions before running third-party code.
Zotero 7 or 8 running with its local API enabled, Python 3.10 or newer and the Zoty Bridge plugin.
Limitations
The companion plugin is required for PDF attachment and collection assignment.