zotero-native-mcp

MCP server · npm · ★ 9 · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

MCP server for Zotero 10+. Read and write your library entirely offline through Zotero's native local API. No plugin, no API key, no cloud.

No outside reports on file

zotero-native-mcp requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
Package sourcenpm (zotero-native-mcp)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y zotero-native-mcp

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About Zotero Native MCP

Zotero Native MCP is an MCP server focused on Cloud & infrastructure: MCP server for Zotero 10+. Read and write your library entirely offline through Zotero's native local API. No plugin, no API key, no cloud.

It is published on npm as zotero-native-mcp and hosted on GitHub at dvdsosa/zotero-native-mcp (9 GitHub stars, 107 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: requires api key or token.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Run zotero-native-mcp with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zotero-native-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "zotero-native-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (2/7 points): listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

38/100

GitHub stars: 9
Weekly npm downloads: 170
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-28).

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Risks to watch for

Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (zotero-native-mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Zotero Native MCP?

Run npx -y zotero-native-mcp in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/dvdsosa/zotero-native-mcp.

Are there security reports about Zotero Native MCP?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-28). Zotero Native MCP currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include credential & token exposure:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is Zotero Native MCP actively maintained?

Zotero Native MCP has 9 GitHub stars and 170 weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/dvdsosa/zotero-native-mcp before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Zotero Native MCP?

Compare Zotero Native MCP side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for Zotero Native MCP

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: zotero-native-mcp
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/dvdsosa-zotero-native-mcp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 9 GitHub stars, 170 weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** npm (zotero-native-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts zotero-native-mcp`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: dvdsosa
Source code: github.com/dvdsosa/zotero-native-mcp
Install command: npm install zotero-native-mcp
Est. context load: ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Popularity: 9 GitHub stars, 170 weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-24

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