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MCP Bridge for Zotero

by introfini · github.com/introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev

Give your AI assistant superpowers for Zotero plugin development. 28 tools for screenshots, DOM inspection, JavaScript execution, build integration, and debugging via Model Context Protocol.

AI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
40
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
3,389
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
6
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because it turns off a Zotero security setting
Applies to v1.0.6, released 20 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the introfini account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesNo web requests foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Powerful capabilitiesTurns off a Zotero security setting, and 3 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Turns off a Zotero security settinghighHigh concern: a serious problem.Lets debugging tools on this computer run code in ZoteromediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Runs its own server for programs on this computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Turns off a Zotero security settingbootstrap.js · line 433

It turns on developer tools for Zotero itself, stops Zotero asking before a debugger connects, turns on remote debugging

Services.prefs.setBoolPref(start + "remote-enabled", true);
Lets debugging tools on this computer run code in Zoterobootstrap.js · line 150
var socketModule = devToolsLoader.require("devtools/shared/security/socket");
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 20 Sep 20266 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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What it does

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What you'll need

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Where your data goes

We found: no web requests found.

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Install MCP Bridge for Zotero
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itIt turns off a Zotero security setting.
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