How do I install the convert 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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Convert MCP Server

A lightweight [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/) server that converts documents to Markdown. Supports PDF, DOCX, HTML

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Convert MCP Server?

A lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that converts documents to Markdown. Supports PDF, DOCX, HTML, EPUB, CSV

What you get

📄 Multi-format support: PDF, DOCX, HTML, EPUB, CSV, JSON, images (via OCR), and plain text
🔧 6 MCP tools: convert_file, convert_url, list_supported_formats, batch_convert, extract_metadata, convert_directory
🐍 Zero external dependencies for core: Uses Python standard library + markdownify for HTML
⚡ Fast: In-memory processing, no temp files
🐳 Docker-ready: Single Dockerfile, one command deploy

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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
convert_file
convert_url
batch_convert
convert_directory
extract_metadata
list_supported_formats

How to install the Convert MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "convert": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "mcp_server_convert"
      ],
      "cwd": "/path/to/mcp-server-convert"
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Convert to convert file.”
“Use Convert to convert url.”
“Use Convert to batch convert.”

Frequently asked questions

A lightweight [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/) server that converts documents to Markdown. Supports PDF, DOCX, HTML, EPUB, CSV Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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