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PDF MCP server

jztan/pdf-mcp

Agentic RAG over one PDF or a whole folder: hybrid search, selective page reads, tables, OCR.

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Source code

Install PDF in Claude Code

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code
claude mcp add pdf -- uvx pdf-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdf": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pdf-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/jztan/pdf-mcp/releases/download/v3.6.0/pdf-mcp-3.6.0.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download pdf-mcp-3.6.0.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the PDF MCP server do?

Agentic RAG over one PDF or a whole folder: hybrid search, selective page reads, tables, OCR.

Is the PDF 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 PDF run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add PDF to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add pdf -- uvx pdf-mcp

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