How do I install the file convert mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `CONVERT_GURU_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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File Convert MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for converting files between various formats.

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What is the File Convert MCP Server?

File Convert MCP becomes available to MCP clients through the File Convert MCP. A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for converting files between various formats.

What File Convert MCP does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for converting files between various formats.

Practical notes

Maintained by convertguru, written in Python.

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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.

Tool	What it does
detect_file_type	Analyzes the first 200 bytes of an uploaded file and uses the Convert.Guru API to determine its type.
convert_file	Converts a given file to a specified output format. The desired file extension should be passed as the ext_out parameter.

How to install the File Convert MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "file-convert": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/convertguru/file-convert-mcp.git",
        "file-convert-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONVERT_GURU_API_KEY": "YOUR_CONVERT_GURU_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
CONVERT_GURU_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use File Convert MCP to detect file type.”
“Use File Convert MCP to convert file.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for converting files between various formats. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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