MarkItDown
๐๏ธ ๐ ๐ - MCP tool access to MarkItDown -- a library that converts many file formats (local or remote) to Markdown for LLM consumption.
What is MarkItDown?
MarkItDown is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to ๐๏ธ ๐ ๐ - mcp tool access to markitdown -- a library that converts many file formats (local or remote) to markdown for llm consumption.
๐๏ธ ๐ ๐ - MCP tool access to MarkItDown -- a library that converts many file formats (local or remote) to Markdown for LLM consumption.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx microsoft-markitdownConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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Frequently Asked Questions about MarkItDown
What is MarkItDown?
MarkItDown is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that ๐๏ธ ๐ ๐ - mcp tool access to markitdown -- a library that converts many file formats (local or remote) to markdown for llm consumption. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MarkItDown?
Follow the installation instructions on the MarkItDown GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MarkItDown?
MarkItDown works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MarkItDown free to use?
Yes, MarkItDown is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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