Zoteus
Rank #816io.github.oscardvs/zoteus
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What you can do with Zoteus
Zoteus is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by oscardvs. It ranks #816 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 58 GitHub stars. Zoteus is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 22 tracked versions. It was first listed on May 31, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 1, 2026.
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.
What Zoteus can and cannot do
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.
What you need before using Zoteus
The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.
MCP Toplist probed the public endpoint on Oct 11, 2026 and could not complete the MCP handshake (jsonrpc error). Requirements remain unverified.
Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- ZOTERO_API_KEY · optional
- ZOTEUS_LOCAL · optional
- ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE · optional
Hosted endpoint declared as public.
Connect Zoteus and confirm it works
claude mcp add --transport http zoteus https://mcp.zoteus.com/mcpclaude mcp add zoteus -e "ZOTERO_API_KEY=<your ZOTERO_API_KEY>" -e "ZOTEUS_LOCAL=<your ZOTEUS_LOCAL>" -e "ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE=<your ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE>" -- npx -y @oscardvs/zoteusReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.zoteus]
url = "https://mcp.zoteus.com/mcp"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.
[mcp_servers.zoteus]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@oscardvs/zoteus"]
[mcp_servers.zoteus.env]
ZOTERO_API_KEY = "<your ZOTERO_API_KEY>"
ZOTEUS_LOCAL = "<your ZOTEUS_LOCAL>"
ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE = "<your ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
https://mcp.zoteus.com/mcpSettings → Connectors → “Add custom connector”, then paste this URL.
{
"mcpServers": {
"zoteus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@oscardvs/zoteus"
],
"env": {
"ZOTERO_API_KEY": "<your ZOTERO_API_KEY>",
"ZOTEUS_LOCAL": "<your ZOTEUS_LOCAL>",
"ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE": "<your ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"zoteus": {
"url": "https://mcp.zoteus.com/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).
{
"mcpServers": {
"zoteus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@oscardvs/zoteus"
],
"env": {
"ZOTERO_API_KEY": "<your ZOTERO_API_KEY>",
"ZOTEUS_LOCAL": "<your ZOTEUS_LOCAL>",
"ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE": "<your ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"zoteus": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.zoteus.com/mcp"
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
{
"servers": {
"zoteus": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@oscardvs/zoteus"
],
"env": {
"ZOTERO_API_KEY": "<your ZOTERO_API_KEY>",
"ZOTEUS_LOCAL": "<your ZOTEUS_LOCAL>",
"ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE": "<your ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"zoteus": {
"serverUrl": "https://mcp.zoteus.com/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"zoteus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@oscardvs/zoteus"
],
"env": {
"ZOTERO_API_KEY": "<your ZOTERO_API_KEY>",
"ZOTEUS_LOCAL": "<your ZOTEUS_LOCAL>",
"ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE": "<your ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"zoteus": {
"url": "https://mcp.zoteus.com/mcp"
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"zoteus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@oscardvs/zoteus"
],
"env": {
"ZOTERO_API_KEY": "<your ZOTERO_API_KEY>",
"ZOTEUS_LOCAL": "<your ZOTEUS_LOCAL>",
"ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE": "<your ZOTEUS_ALLOW_DELETE>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.
When to choose another server
No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Zoteusyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- May 31, 2026
- Latest version published
- Oct 1, 2026
- Version history
- 22 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- MCP Toplist probed the public endpoint on Oct 11, 2026 and could not complete the MCP handshake (jsonrpc error). Requirements remain unverified.
- Profile checked
- Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
- Ranking data as of
- Oct 16, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since May 31, 2026 · still listed
- PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 3, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Jul 30, 2026 · still listed
Do you maintain Zoteus? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (22)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.22.4 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 1.22.3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 1.22.2 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 1.22.0 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 1.21.0 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| 1.20.2 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 1.19.0 | Sep 12, 2026 |
| 1.18.0 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| 1.17.0 | Sep 9, 2026 |
| 1.16.0 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| 1.15.0 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| 1.14.0 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| 1.13.0 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 1.11.0 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| 1.8.0 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 1.7.2 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 1.7.0 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| 1.6.0 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 1.4.1 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 1.4.0 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 1.0.1 | May 31, 2026 |
| 1.0.0 | May 31, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Zoteus?
- Zoteus is maintained by oscardvs, which publishes 2 MCP servers (24 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Zoteus listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — Zoteus is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
- How many versions does Zoteus have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 22 versions of Zoteus, most recently published on Oct 1, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Zoteus?
- The source code for Zoteus is hosted at github.com/oscardvs/zoteus.
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