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Zotero Claude Integration: How to Connect Claude to Your Zotero Library (2026)

Step-by-step guide to connect Zotero to Claude in 2026 using PapersFlow's hosted MCP, direct Zotero account linking, or file exports. Covers setup, tradeoffs, and troubleshooting.

The cleanest Zotero Claude integration in 2026 is PapersFlow's hosted MCP at https://doxa.papersflow.ai/mcp. If you want lower setup friction than MCP, connect your Zotero account to PapersFlow via OAuth and use the synced workspace instead.

If you searched zotero claude or zotero claude integration, the real question is usually not "can I make Claude see one PDF?" It is "how do I let Claude work with my actual research library instead of starting from scratch every time?"

There are three realistic paths in 2026: PapersFlow MCP for library-aware Claude workflows PapersFlow Zotero account linking if you want less setup Manual export if you only need occasional analysis

This is the most flexible Zotero Claude setup because it is already hosted.

How it works: use PapersFlow's production MCP endpoint: https://doxa.papersflow.ai/mcp create a token in PapersFlow Settings -> Integrations -> papersflow-mcp Claude can call PapersFlow's research tools while still working off your saved library and papers Claude can search the library, inspect metadata, and answer questions grounded in your saved papers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Claude connect to Zotero?
Yes. In 2026 the strongest path is PapersFlow's hosted MCP, which exposes your Zotero-linked research environment to Claude through the Model Context Protocol. You can also connect your Zotero account to PapersFlow via OAuth and use the synced workspace if you do not want to configure MCP.
What is the easiest way to use Zotero with Claude?
The easiest durable path is to connect your Zotero account to PapersFlow and use the synced workspace. The most flexible Claude-native path is PapersFlow MCP. Manual export is the fallback if you only need occasional one-off analysis.
Does Zotero have a native Claude plugin?
No. Zotero does not ship a native Claude integration. You need either an MCP connector, a third-party sync workflow, or manual exports.

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