How do I install the oxidize 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 `OXIDIZE_WORKSPACE` 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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Oxidize MCP Server

Rust-powered PDF toolkit over MCP: create, read, and analyze PDFs; extract text and entities for RAG; convert to Markdown; split/merge/rotate/reorder

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What is the Oxidize MCP Server?

Rust-powered PDF toolkit over MCP: create, read, and analyze PDFs; extract text and entities for RAG; convert to Markdown; split/merge/rotate/reorder pages; manage

What you get

The built-in Model Context Protocol server exposes 12 tools, 6 resources, and 5 prompts — compatible with Claude, GPT, and any MCP client.

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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
read_pdf	Open a PDF and get metadata (pages, version, encryption)
extract_text	Extract text content from PDF pages
convert_pdf	Convert between PDF versions
create_pdf	Create a new PDF document with pages
save_pdf	Save the document to file or bytes
add_content	Add pages, text, and graphics to a session
annotate_pdf	Add text annotations, highlights, and stamps
manipulate_pdf	Split, merge, rotate, extract, and reorder pages
manage_forms	Create, fill, and read PDF form fields
secure_pdf	Encrypt, decrypt, and set document permissions
extract_entities	Extract images and digital signatures
analyze_pdf	Analyze structure, fonts, images, and compliance
add_pdf_content	Add text, shapes, and images to pages

How to install the Oxidize MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "oxidize-pdf": {
      "command": "oxidize-mcp",
      "env": {
        "OXIDIZE_WORKSPACE": "/path/to/your/pdfs"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Oxidize to read pdf.”
“Use Oxidize to extract text.”
“Use Oxidize to convert pdf.”

Frequently asked questions

Rust-powered PDF toolkit over MCP: create, read, and analyze PDFs; extract text and entities for RAG; convert to Markdown; split/merge/rotate/reorder pages; manage Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.