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Paperless MCP server

pvliesdonk/paperless-mcp

Paperless-NGX over MCP: search, read, upload and tag documents; manage correspondents and types.

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Install Paperless in Claude Code

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Paperless MCP server do?

Paperless-NGX over MCP: search, read, upload and tag documents; manage correspondents and types.

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?

Run: claude mcp add pvliesdonk-paperless -- uvx pvliesdonk-paperless-mcp

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