Docalyze MCP Server

Read and analyze local documents (PDF, Excel, CSV, Word, PowerPoint, images). No API keys needed.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Docalyze MCP Server?

Read and analyze local documents (PDF, Excel, CSV, Word, PowerPoint, images). No API keys needed.

What it actually does

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets AI assistants read and visually analyze local documents — PDFs, Excel spreadsheets, CSV files, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and images.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
list_documentsList files under a directory, filtered by glob pattern
document_infoGet metadata (size, modified date, sheets) for a file
read_documentExtract text content from a document with pagination
visual_evaluate_documentReturn page images inline so the AI can analyze charts, tables, and diagrams

How to install the Docalyze MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docalyze": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "docalyze-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "PYTHONIOENCODING": "your-value",
        "DOCUMENTS_ROOT": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
PYTHONIOENCODINGConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
DOCUMENTS_ROOTConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Docalyze to list documents.”
  • “Use Docalyze to document info.”
  • “Use Docalyze to read document.”

Frequently asked questions

Read and analyze local documents (PDF, Excel, CSV, Word, PowerPoint, images). No API keys needed. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.