Mcp Server Zotero Dev
Let your coding agent compile, test, and debug Zotero browser-extension plugins without you hand-wiring the Zotero dev workflow.
Overview
io.github.introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev is a MCP server for the Build phase that lets AI assistants build, test, and debug Zotero plugins over a configured RDP dev connection.
What is this MCP server?
- stdio MCP package @introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev (npm registry v1.0.3)
- Connects agents to Zotero plugin build, test, and debug workflows
- Configurable ZOTERO_RDP_HOST and ZOTERO_RDP_PORT for remote Zotero sessions
- Published from introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev (packages/mcp-server subfolder)
- Targets researchers and devs shipping Zotero 7+ style plugins with agent help
- Package version 1.0.3 on npm (@introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev)
- Two documented environment variables: ZOTERO_RDP_PORT and ZOTERO_RDP_HOST
- Transport: stdio per MCP server schema
Community signal: 32 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Zotero plugin development is poorly documented for agents, so solo builders waste hours on manual rebuild-and-test loops instead of shipping fixes.
Who is it for?
Indie developers or researchers who already run Zotero in a dev/RDP setup and want agent-assisted plugin iteration.
Skip if: Teams that only use Zotero as end users, or anyone building unrelated browser extensions without Zotero.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After you register the server and set RDP host/port, your agent can drive repeatable build, test, and debug steps against your Zotero dev instance.
- Agent-invokable build and test actions against your Zotero plugin project
- Debug-oriented tooling hooks tied to your RDP-connected Zotero session
- Repeatable dev workflow without re-explaining Zotero quirks each chat
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Journey fit
Plugin authoring is core product work once you commit to a Zotero extension, which maps to the Build phase rather than early discovery. The server exists so AI assistants can drive Zotero-specific dev tasks—agent-tooling is the closest shelf for MCP bridges into niche build environments.
How it compares
MCP dev-environment bridge for Zotero plugins, not a generic Git or CI skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is io.github.introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev for?
Solo builders and researchers shipping or maintaining Zotero plugins who want their AI coding agent inside the Zotero-specific build and debug loop.
When should I use io.github.introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev?
Use it during active plugin implementation when you need automated build, test, and debug help and can point the server at a Zotero RDP host and port.
How do I add io.github.introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev to my agent?
Install the npm package @introfini/mcp-server-zotero-dev, set ZOTERO_RDP_HOST and ZOTERO_RDP_PORT in the MCP server env, and register the stdio server in Claude Code, Cursor, or another MCP-capable client.