Kdan PDF
Connect Claude and ChatGPT to KDAN PDF — upload, edit, compress, protect, redact, and compare PDFs in chat.
What is Kdan PDF?
Kdan PDF is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to connect claude and chatgpt to kdan pdf — upload, edit, compress, protect, redact, and compare pdfs in chat.
Connect Claude and ChatGPT to KDAN PDF — upload, edit, compress, protect, redact, and compare PDFs in chat.
This server falls under the File Systems and Business Applications categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Connect Claude and ChatGPT to KDAN PDF — upload, edit, compr
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx kdan-pdf-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Kdan PDF
Kdan PDF MCP connects Claude and ChatGPT directly to KDAN's cloud PDF service, enabling PDF operations like compression, page deletion, password protection, PII redaction, document comparison, and preview generation through natural language conversation. No local PDF software is needed — files are processed via the KDAN cloud API after a one-time authorization flow. It is useful for professionals who need to quickly manipulate PDF documents without switching to a dedicated desktop application.
Prerequisites
- Claude Desktop (Settings > Connectors) or ChatGPT with connector support
- A web browser to complete the KDAN authorization flow
- No account or API key setup required — authorization is handled through the connector OAuth flow
- PDF files accessible for upload during your conversation
Open Claude Desktop settings
In Claude Desktop, navigate to Settings and locate the Connectors section where you can add MCP server endpoints.
Add the KDAN PDF connector URL
Click 'Add Connector' and paste the KDAN PDF MCP endpoint URL. This is a cloud-hosted server so no local installation is required.
https://mcp.kdandoc.com/mcpComplete the authorization flow
Claude Desktop will open a browser-based authorization page. Follow the KDAN authorization steps to grant Claude access to the PDF processing service. No account creation is required.
Verify the connection
After authorization, return to Claude Desktop. The KDAN PDF tools should now be available. You can confirm by asking Claude what PDF tools it has access to.
Start using PDF operations in chat
Upload or reference a PDF in your conversation and ask Claude to perform operations using natural language. Claude will use the KDAN PDF tools to process your request.
Kdan PDF Examples
Client configuration
KDAN PDF is a cloud-hosted MCP server accessed via a remote URL connector rather than a local command. Use this URL in your client's connector settings.
{
"mcpServers": {
"kdan-pdf": {
"url": "https://mcp.kdandoc.com/mcp"
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example natural language requests to perform PDF operations through Claude with KDAN PDF connected.
- "Compress this PDF and reduce its file size as much as possible."
- "Remove pages 3 and 5 from this document."
- "Add a password to protect this contract PDF."
- "Redact all email addresses and phone numbers from this document."
- "Compare these two versions of the contract and highlight what changed between them."Troubleshooting Kdan PDF
The connector URL is not accepted or shows an error in Claude Desktop
Ensure you are using the exact URL: https://mcp.kdandoc.com/mcp (no trailing slash variations). Confirm your version of Claude Desktop supports remote MCP connectors — this feature requires a recent version.
Authorization flow opens but fails or loops
Try opening the authorization URL in a different browser. Clear cookies for kdandoc.com and retry. Ensure your browser does not block pop-ups or redirects from Claude Desktop.
PDF operations fail silently or return no output
KDAN PDF operates on files uploaded during the conversation. Ensure you have actually attached or uploaded the PDF to the chat before requesting operations. Large files may time out — try compressing or splitting the PDF first.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kdan PDF
What is Kdan PDF?
Kdan PDF is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connect claude and chatgpt to kdan pdf — upload, edit, compress, protect, redact, and compare pdfs in chat. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Kdan PDF?
Follow the installation instructions on the Kdan PDF GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Kdan PDF?
Kdan PDF works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Kdan PDF free to use?
Yes, Kdan PDF is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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