Can Claude connect to Zotero?
Updated October 18, 2026 · from live checks of 45,201 MCP servers · Methodology
Yes, through a community server.We found no official Zotero server in the MCP Registry that Claude can connect to, but 2 live remote community servers work with Claude; the highest-rated is Zoteus (trust grade B). Checked live on 2026-10-18.
Remote Zotero servers (Claude-ready)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoteus | Community | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| Cite Caddy | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| MCP for Zotero | Community | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | C |
Local Zotero servers (Claude Desktop / Claude Code)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zotero MCP | Community | Local install | API key | — | B |
| DocsAgent — Zotero, Obsidian & Apple Notes MCP Server | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| MCP Server Zotero Dev | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Research Hub | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Zotero MCP | Community | Local install | API key | — | C |
| Obsidian Vault MCP | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| zotio | Community | Local install | API key | — | C |
| Zotero MCP Local | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
How to connect Zotero to Claude
- In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
- Paste the remote server URL from the server page and sign in.
- For a local server, add it to Claude Desktop's config or run
claude mcp addin Claude Code.
Custom connectors work on Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Remote connectors connect from Anthropic's cloud, so the server must be publicly reachable.
Is it safe to connect Zotero to Claude?
Check the publisher and trust grade first. Official servers are published by Zotero itself; community servers come from third parties and can see whatever your account can. Every server page shows its live status, sign-in type and tool list.
Can ChatGPT connect to Zotero?
See https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/can/chatgpt/zotero/
Does Zotero have an official MCP server?
Not in the official MCP Registry as of 2026-10-18. Full list: https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/apps/zotero/