How do I install the filetopdf 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 `FILETOPDF_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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FileToPDF MCP Server

Convert files, HTML, and Markdown to PDF via the FileToPDF API. Bring your own API key.

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What is the FileToPDF MCP Server?

Convert files, HTML, and Markdown to PDF via the FileToPDF API. Bring your own API key.

What you get

Each convert tool returns a metadata summary and the PDF as an embedded application/pdf resource (base64), so capable clients can save the file. Set the FILETOPDF_OUTPUT_DIR env var, or pass save_path, to also write the PDF to disk.

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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
get_account	Check the API key and show plan + remaining credits. Free, no credits used.
convert_file	Convert a file from a public URL (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, images, HTML, MD, PDF…) to PDF.
convert_html	Render a raw HTML string (with optional CSS + layout options) to a pixel-perfect PDF via Chromium.
convert_markdown	Render a raw Markdown string (with optional CSS + layout options) to a clean PDF.

How to install the FileToPDF MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filetopdf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "filetopdf-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FILETOPDF_API_KEY": "YOUR_FILETOPDF_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
FILETOPDF_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use FileToPDF to get account.”
“Use FileToPDF to convert file.”
“Use FileToPDF to convert html.”

Frequently asked questions

Convert files, HTML, and Markdown to PDF via the FileToPDF API. Bring your own API key. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.