Huoshui MCP Server

An MCP server that provides document format conversion

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Huoshui MCP Server?

An MCP server that provides document format conversion

What it actually does

A secure MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for document format conversion within a specified working directory.

  • 🔒 Sandbox Security: All operations restricted to a configured working directory
  • 📄 Format Support: Convert between Markdown, DOCX, HTML, PDF, and TXT
  • 🚀 MCP Integration: Full MCP protocol support with prompts, resources, and tools
  • ⚙️ Flexible Configuration: CLI arguments, environment variables, or current directory
  • 🔍 Smart Detection: Intelligent file format detection by content analysis

Configuration

  • Python 3.8+ - pypandoc - pandoc (system dependency) - LaTeX (for PDF conversion)

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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
convert_documentConvert files between formats
detect_formatIntelligent format detection

How to install the Huoshui MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "huoshui-file-converter": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["huoshui-file-converter"],
      "env": {
        "HUOSHUI_WORKING_DIR": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

  • Python 3.8+ - pypandoc - pandoc (system dependency) - LaTeX (for PDF conversion)
VariableDescriptionRequired
HUOSHUI_WORKING_DIRFilesystem location the server is allowed to use.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Huoshui to convert document.”
  • “Use Huoshui to detect format.”
  • “Use Huoshui to Installation.”

Frequently asked questions

An MCP server that provides document format conversion Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.