PDF.co MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install PDF.co in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add pdf-co -e X_API_KEY=... -- uvx pdfco-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdf-co": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pdfco-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "X_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the PDF.co MCP server do?

Official PDF.co MCP server: convert, merge, split, OCR, search and fill PDFs through the PDF.co API

Is the PDF.co 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 PDF.co 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.co to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add pdf-co -e X_API_KEY=... -- uvx pdfco-mcp

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