MinerU MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install MinerU in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add germaniu-mineru -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/germaniu/mineru-mcp:0.1.0

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "germaniu-mineru": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/germaniu/mineru-mcp:0.1.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the MinerU MCP server do?

Parse PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX and images to Markdown (tables, LaTeX) via a self-hosted MinerU API.

Is the MinerU MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does MinerU run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add MinerU to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add germaniu-mineru -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/germaniu/mineru-mcp:0.1.0

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