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Paperless MCP server

baruchiro/paperless-mcp

An MCP server for interacting with a Paperless-NGX API server. This server provides tools for managing documents, tags, correspondents, and document types in your Paperless-NGX instance.

Install Paperless 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 paperless -- <command to start the server>

Frequently asked questions

What does the Paperless MCP server do?

An MCP server for interacting with a Paperless-NGX API server. This server provides tools for managing documents, tags, correspondents, and document types in your Paperless-NGX instance.

Is the Paperless 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 Paperless run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Paperless to Claude Code?

Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/baruchiro/paperless-mcp, then register it with "claude mcp add".

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