CLI & MCP server for Zotero 7/8 — let AI manage your library. 52 MCP tools + 70+ CLI commands for search, import, PDF, BibTeX, notes, and more. Works with Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT.
Quick Install
Copy the config for your editor. Some servers may need additional setup — check the README.
Claude Desktop
Claude Code
Cursor
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"cli-anything-zotero": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cli-anything-zotero"
]
}
}
}
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Run in terminal:
claude mcp add cli-anything-zotero uvx cli-anything-zotero
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Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"cli-anything-zotero": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cli-anything-zotero"
]
}
}
}
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Or install with pip: pip install cli-anything-zotero