OpenAI OCR MCP Server

OpenAPI (based) text from image extraction MCP Server

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What is the OpenAI OCR MCP Server?

OpenAPI (based) text from image extraction MCP Server

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides OCR (Optical Character Recognition) functionality using OpenAI's vision capabilities. This server integrates with Cursor IDE to provide seamless text extraction from images.

  • Image Text Extraction — Extract text from various image formats using OpenAI's GPT-4.1-mini vision model
  • Automatic Text File Creation — Automatically saves extracted text alongside the source image
  • Content-Based File Naming — Uses unique content hashing for organized file management
  • Multiple Image Format Support — Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP formats
  • Robust Error Handling — Comprehensive validation and error reporting
  • Detailed Logging — Debug-friendly logging for troubleshooting

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
OPENAI_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use OpenAI OCR to Debugging.”

Frequently asked questions

It uses OpenAI’s GPT‑4.1‑mini model, optimized for text extraction from images with high‑detail analysis.