MinerU MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install MinerU in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add mineru -- npx -y mineru-mcp

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the MinerU MCP server do?

Parse PDFs, images, DOCX and PPTX via the MinerU document parsing API, with multilingual OCR, batch processing, page ranges and local file upload.

Is the MinerU 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 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 mineru -- npx -y mineru-mcp

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