Transkribus MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Transkribus in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add transkribus -- npx -y @lazyants/transkribus-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transkribus": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@lazyants/transkribus-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Transkribus MCP server do?

Transkribus REST and Processing APIs — collections, HTR/OCR; default v1, optional v2 beta.

Is the Transkribus 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 Transkribus run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Transkribus to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add transkribus -- npx -y @lazyants/transkribus-mcp-server

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