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Markitdown MCP server

microsoft/markitdown/markitdown-mcp

Convert many file formats, local or remote, to Markdown for LLMs using MarkItDown.

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Install Markitdown in Claude Code

This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:

Claude Code
claude mcp add markitdown -- <command to start the server>

Frequently asked questions

What does the Markitdown MCP server do?

Convert many file formats, local or remote, to Markdown for LLMs using MarkItDown.

Is the Markitdown 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 Markitdown run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Markitdown to Claude Code?

Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/microsoft/markitdown/tree/main/packages/markitdown-mcp, then register it with "claude mcp add".

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