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Zoteus MCP Server

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The everything Zotero MCP server — Web API v3 + local API, safe writes, citations, search.

Security Report

4.2
Use Caution4.2High Risk

Zoteus is a well-structured MCP server for Zotero library access with appropriate security measures. Authentication is properly handled via API keys stored in environment variables, and permissions align with its purpose (file I/O for local library access, network for Zotero APIs, and optional full-text PDF processing). Minor code quality observations exist around broad error handling and input validation, but no critical vulnerabilities were identified. Supply chain analysis found 3 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (2 critical, 0 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

3 files analyzed · 8 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Zotero API key (writes/sync/groups; optional for local-only reads).Required

Environment variable: ZOTERO_API_KEY

Use the Zotero desktop local API: auto | on | off.Optional

Environment variable: ZOTEUS_LOCAL

Set to true to enable permanent deletion (off by default).Optional

Environment variable: ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE

How to Install & Connect

Available as Local & Remote

This plugin can run on your machine or connect to a hosted endpoint. during install.

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