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GuruPDF MCP server

GuruPDF/gurupdf-mcp

Convert, compress, merge, split and OCR PDFs, and convert between Word, Excel, PowerPoint, image, ebook and video formats via the GuruPDF API.

2 GitHub stars162 npm downloads / month
Source code

Install GuruPDF in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add gurupdf -e GURUPDF_API_KEY=... -- npx -y gurupdf-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gurupdf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gurupdf-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GURUPDF_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the GuruPDF MCP server do?

Convert, compress, merge, split and OCR PDFs, and convert between Word, Excel, PowerPoint, image, ebook and video formats via the GuruPDF API.

Is the GuruPDF MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does GuruPDF run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add GuruPDF to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add gurupdf -e GURUPDF_API_KEY=... -- npx -y gurupdf-mcp

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