What is the key difference between MCP for Zotero and Perenna?

MCP for Zotero belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Perenna belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP for Zotero or Perenna in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are MCP for Zotero and Perenna free or paid?

MCP for Zotero operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Perenna operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP for Zotero lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Perenna lists 0 tools with 1 views and 40 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP for Zotero and Perenna together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP for Zotero vs Perenna

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP for Zotero and Perenna MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

MCP for Zotero

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Perenna

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP for Zotero if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Perenna if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP for Zotero when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore MCP for Zotero Details

Choose Perenna when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Perenna Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MCP for Zotero Knowledge & Memory	P Perenna Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Connect your Zotero reference library to AI assistants via Model Context Protocol.	A lightweight, Git-backed permanent memory for AI agents.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP for Zotero Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Perenna Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

MCP for Zotero Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-for-zotero": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-for-zotero"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Perenna Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perenna": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "vexor"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP for Zotero is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Perenna belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP for Zotero when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Perenna when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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