// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

ZOTERO TOOLS

6 tools from the Zotero MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

READ TOOLS

get_collection_items List all items within a specific collection. get_collections List all collections in the library. get_item_by_key Retrieve a specific item by its unique key. get_pdf_text Extract text content from a PDF attachment of a Zotero item. ping Check the connection to the Zotero instance. search Search for items in the Zotero library.

// FAQ

How many tools does the Zotero MCP server have? +

The Zotero MCP server exposes 6 tools across 1 categories: Read.

How do I enforce policies on Zotero tools? +

Use Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy. Write YAML rules for each tool — rate limits, argument validation, or deny rules — then run Intercept in front of the Zotero server.

What risk categories do Zotero tools fall into? +

Zotero tools are categorised as Read (6). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policies on Zotero

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept

github.com/policylayer/intercept →