Pandoc
🗄️ 🚀 - MCP server for seamless document format conversion using Pandoc, supporting Markdown, HTML, PDF, DOCX (.docx), csv and more.
What is Pandoc?
Pandoc is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to 🗄️ 🚀 - mcp server for seamless document format conversion using pandoc, supporting markdown, html, pdf, docx (.docx), csv and more.
🗄️ 🚀 - MCP server for seamless document format conversion using Pandoc, supporting Markdown, HTML, PDF, DOCX (.docx), csv and more.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- 🗄️ 🚀 - MCP server for seamless document format conversion us
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y mcp-pandocManual Installation
npx -y mcp-pandocConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Pandoc
Pandoc MCP is a document format conversion server that leverages Pandoc's powerful transformation engine through AI agents. Connect it to Claude to automatically convert between Markdown, HTML, PDF, DOCX, and CSV formats, enabling seamless document workflow automation without manual conversion steps.
Prerequisites
- Pandoc installed on your system (the underlying conversion tool)
- Node.js or npm installed (for the MCP server)
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Documents in supported formats (Markdown, HTML, PDF, DOCX, CSV)
Install Pandoc system package
First, install Pandoc on your system. On macOS use 'brew install pandoc', on Linux use 'apt-get install pandoc', or download from pandoc.org.
Install Pandoc MCP server
Install the MCP server wrapper via npm.
npx -y mcp-pandocAdd to your MCP client configuration
Register the Pandoc server in your client config.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pandoc": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-pandoc"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Restart Claude Desktop or Cursor to load the Pandoc server connection.
Test conversion
Ask Claude to convert a document between formats to verify the server is working correctly.
Pandoc Examples
Client Configuration
How to configure Pandoc in claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"pandoc": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-pandoc"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for document conversion with Claude
1. "Convert this Markdown file to PDF format"
2. "Transform this HTML document to DOCX for easier editing"
3. "Convert my CSV spreadsheet to Markdown table format"
4. "Change this PDF to editable HTML while preserving formatting"Troubleshooting Pandoc
Server fails with 'pandoc command not found'
Verify Pandoc is installed on your system. Run 'pandoc --version' in terminal. If not found, install it via your package manager or from pandoc.org.
Conversion fails for specific file formats
Check that Pandoc supports your source and target formats. Some complex formatting may not convert perfectly. Test with simpler documents first.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pandoc
What is Pandoc?
Pandoc is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that 🗄️ 🚀 - mcp server for seamless document format conversion using pandoc, supporting markdown, html, pdf, docx (.docx), csv and more. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Pandoc?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y mcp-pandoc. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Pandoc?
Pandoc works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Pandoc free to use?
Yes, Pandoc 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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