How do I install the pdf 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.

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Pdf MCP Server

A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides PDF reading capabilities using pdfplumber.

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What is the Pdf MCP Server?

A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides PDF reading capabilities using pdfplumber.

The short version

extract_text — Extract all text content from PDF files
get_pdf_info — Get basic PDF information (page count, metadata, dimensions)
extract_tables — Extract tables from PDF files

What it needs from you

Python 3.10+ - pdfplumber - mcp

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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
extract_text
get_pdf_info
extract_tables

How to install the Pdf MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdf-reader": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/gstiebler/pdf-mcp-server.git",
        "pdf-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Python 3.10+ - pdfplumber - mcp

Example prompts to try

“Use Pdf to extract text.”
“Use Pdf to get pdf info.”
“Use Pdf to extract tables.”

Frequently asked questions

A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides PDF reading capabilities using pdfplumber. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.