How do I install the gurupdf 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 `GURUPDF_API_KEY`, `GURUPDF_API_URL` 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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GuruPDF MCP Server

Convert, compress & merge PDFs and 100+ file formats from any AI agent. By GuruPDF.

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What is the GuruPDF MCP Server?

Convert, compress & merge PDFs and 100+ file formats from any AI agent. By GuruPDF.

What it actually does

Each tool costs a few credits. Free accounts get daily credits (refreshed every day) and 2 conversions/minute, 10/day. When you run out, the assistant will tell you — you can wait for the daily refresh or top up / upgrade. Conversions run on GuruPDF's servers; files are deleted automatically within an hour.

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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
convert_file	Convert/process a local file (or URL). Give it an input and a target format (pdf, png, docx…) or a tool slug (compress-pdf, merge-pdf…). Saves the result to dis
get_status	Check a conversion job by id and download the result when ready (for long jobs like video).
list_conversions	List supported conversions/tools, optionally filtered by an input format.
check_credits	Show remaining credits and how to get more.

How to install the GuruPDF MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gurupdf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gurupdf-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GURUPDF_API_KEY": "YOUR_GURUPDF_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GURUPDF_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use GuruPDF to convert file.”
“Use GuruPDF to get status.”
“Use GuruPDF to list conversions.”

Frequently asked questions

Convert, compress & merge PDFs and 100+ file formats from any AI agent. By GuruPDF. 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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