PDFBetter MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install PDFBetter in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pdfbetter https://pdfbetter.com/api/mcp/

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdfbetter": {
      "url": "https://pdfbetter.com/api/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the PDFBetter MCP server do?

Fill, convert, OCR, merge, split, extract data from and summarize PDFs. AI answers cite the page.

Is the PDFBetter 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 PDFBetter run locally or remotely?

Remote. Hosted by the provider. You connect with a URL, nothing to install.

How do I add PDFBetter to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pdfbetter https://pdfbetter.com/api/mcp/

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