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Zotero MCP vs Perplexity API Platform (moved to ai.perplexity/mcp-server)
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Neither has been reviewed yet, so the comparison rests on the scan and the public usage numbers. The safety scan favours Perplexity API Platform (moved to ai.perplexity/mcp-server) (94/100 against 83). Perplexity API Platform (moved to ai.perplexity/mcp-server) has noticeably more public adoption.
| Zotero MCP | Perplexity API Platform (moved to ai.perplexity/mcp-server) | |
|---|---|---|
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Safety grade | B83/100 | A94/100 |
| Adoption | Established | Widely used |
| GitHub stars | 5.1k | 2.5k |
| Downloads / week | – | 34k |
| Runs where | Your machine (local) | Your machine (local) |
| Gateway-ready | No | No |
| Tools | — | 4 |
| Write actions | — | — |
| Price per call | Free | Free |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Last release | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-25 |
| Category | Web search | Web search |