PDF Reader
A MCP server that supports AI assistants to read and analyze PDF files, providing functions such as PDF metadata extraction, page range reading, and keyword search
What is PDF Reader?
PDF Reader is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server that supports ai assistants to read and analyze pdf files, providing functions such as pdf metadata extraction, page range reading, and keyword search
A MCP server that supports AI assistants to read and analyze PDF files, providing functions such as PDF metadata extraction, page range reading, and keyword search
This server falls under the File Systems category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- read_pdf
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y pdf-readerManual Installation
npx -y pdf-readerConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about PDF Reader
What is PDF Reader?
PDF Reader is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server that supports ai assistants to read and analyze pdf files, providing functions such as pdf metadata extraction, page range reading, and keyword search It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install PDF Reader?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y pdf-reader. 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 PDF Reader?
PDF Reader works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is PDF Reader free to use?
Yes, PDF Reader 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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