Zotero Lite
FreeNot checkedA lightweight and customizable MCP server for Zotero that enables AI research tools to access and manage references through a simple API.
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A lightweight and customizable MCP server for Zotero that enables AI research tools to access and manage references through a simple API.
Installing Zotero Lite
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/alexobiwan-creator/zotero-mcp-liteFAQ
Is Zotero Lite MCP free?
Yes, Zotero Lite MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Zotero Lite need an API key?
No, Zotero Lite runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Zotero Lite hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Zotero Lite in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Zotero Lite on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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