Doc Ops
A universal MCP server for document processing, conversion, and automation. Handle PDF, DOCX, HTML, Markdown, and more through a unified API and toolset.
What is Doc Ops?
Doc Ops is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to universal mcp server for document processing, conversion, and automation. handle pdf, docx, html, markdown, and more through a unified api and toolset.
A universal MCP server for document processing, conversion, and automation. Handle PDF, DOCX, HTML, Markdown, and more through a unified API and toolset.
This server falls under the File Systems category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A universal MCP server for document processing, conversion,
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx doc-opsConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Doc Ops
Doc Ops MCP is a universal document processing server that lets AI assistants convert, transform, and rewrite documents across PDF, DOCX, HTML, and Markdown formats through a unified set of tools. It supports format conversions such as DOCX to PDF, Markdown to HTML, and HTML to DOCX, as well as document rewriting features including batch text replacement, regex-based substitution, heading level adjustment, and content optimization while preserving formatting. It also supports adding watermarks and QR codes to PDF files, making it useful for document automation workflows driven by AI.
Prerequisites
- Node.js installed (LTS recommended)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, VS Code with Copilot, or Cursor
- A writable output directory for generated files
- Optional: watermark image or QR code image files for PDF enhancement features
Add the server to your MCP client configuration
Add doc-ops-mcp to your MCP client config. Set OUTPUT_DIR to a directory where converted files should be saved.
{
"mcpServers": {
"doc-ops-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "doc-ops-mcp"],
"env": {
"OUTPUT_DIR": "/Users/you/Documents/doc-ops-output"
}
}
}
}Optionally configure cache and watermark paths
Add CACHE_DIR for intermediate processing files. For PDF watermarking, provide the path to a watermark image and optionally a QR code image.
{
"mcpServers": {
"doc-ops-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "doc-ops-mcp"],
"env": {
"OUTPUT_DIR": "/Users/you/Documents/converted",
"CACHE_DIR": "/Users/you/Documents/doc-ops-cache",
"WATERMARK_IMAGE": "/Users/you/assets/watermark.png",
"QR_CODE_IMAGE": "/Users/you/assets/qrcode.png"
}
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Save the configuration and restart Claude Desktop or your MCP client. The doc-ops server launches automatically.
Convert a document using natural language
Ask the AI to convert a file. Specify the source file path and the target format. The server saves the result in OUTPUT_DIR.
Rewrite document content with AI assistance
Use the doc-ops tools to perform batch text replacement, adjust heading levels, or update dates and terminology across a document while preserving the original formatting.
Doc Ops Examples
Client configuration
Standard Claude Desktop configuration for doc-ops-mcp with output directory and watermark support.
{
"mcpServers": {
"doc-ops-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "doc-ops-mcp"],
"env": {
"OUTPUT_DIR": "/Users/you/Documents/converted",
"CACHE_DIR": "/Users/you/Documents/doc-ops-cache"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example document conversion and rewriting requests.
- "Convert /Users/me/docs/report.docx to PDF"
- "Convert /Users/me/docs/article.md to HTML"
- "Convert /Users/me/docs/presentation.html to DOCX"
- "Add a watermark to /Users/me/docs/invoice.pdf"
- "Replace all occurrences of 'Acme Corp' with 'GlobalTech' in /Users/me/docs/contract.md"
- "Adjust heading levels in /Users/me/docs/manual.docx so H3 becomes H2"Troubleshooting Doc Ops
Converted files are not found after a conversion request
Check the OUTPUT_DIR environment variable is set to a directory that exists and is writable by the process running npx. Create the directory if it does not exist before starting the server.
PDF watermarking fails with a missing image error
Ensure WATERMARK_IMAGE points to an absolute path to a PNG or JPG file that exists on disk. Relative paths are not supported. Verify the path with `ls /path/to/watermark.png`.
DOCX to PDF conversion fails on Linux
DOCX to PDF conversion typically requires LibreOffice to be installed on Linux. Install it with `sudo apt-get install libreoffice` (Debian/Ubuntu) and ensure it is available in PATH.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doc Ops
What is Doc Ops?
Doc Ops is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that universal mcp server for document processing, conversion, and automation. handle pdf, docx, html, markdown, and more through a unified api and toolset. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Doc Ops?
Follow the installation instructions on the Doc Ops GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Doc Ops?
Doc Ops works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Doc Ops free to use?
Yes, Doc Ops is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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