How do I install the pdfco 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 `X_API_KEY` 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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Pdfco MCP Server

PDF.co MCP Server provides [PDF.co API](https://pdf.co) functionality through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants to easily

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What is the Pdfco MCP Server?

PDF.co MCP Server provides PDF.co API functionality through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants to easily perform various PDF

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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
pdf_to_json	Convert PDF and scanned images into JSON representation with text, fonts, images, vectors, and formatting preserved
pdf_to_csv	Convert PDF and scanned images into CSV representation with layout, columns, rows, and tables
pdf_to_text	Convert PDF and scanned images to text with layout preserved
pdf_to_xls	Convert PDF and scanned images to XLS (Excel 97-2003) format
pdf_to_xlsx	Convert PDF and scanned images to XLSX (Excel 2007+) format
pdf_to_xml	Convert PDF and scanned images to XML format
pdf_to_html	Convert PDF and scanned images to HTML format
pdf_to_image	Convert PDF and scanned images to various image formats (JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF)
document_to_pdf	Convert various document types (DOC, DOCX, RTF, TXT, XLS, XLSX, CSV, HTML, JPG, PNG, TIFF, WEBP) into PDF
csv_to_pdf	Convert CSV or spreadsheet files (XLS, XLSX) to PDF
image_to_pdf	Convert various image formats (JPG, PNG, TIFF) to PDF
webpage_to_pdf	Convert external webpage URL to PDF
html_to_pdf	Convert HTML to PDF
email_to_pdf	Convert email to PDF

How to install the Pdfco MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdfco": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pdfco-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "X_API_KEY": "YOUR_X_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Pdfco MCP to pdf to json.”
“Use Pdfco MCP to pdf to csv.”
“Use Pdfco MCP to pdf to text.”

Frequently asked questions

PDF.co MCP Server provides [PDF.co API](https://pdf.co) functionality through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants to easily perform various PDF Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.