pdf-mcp

by I-CAN-hack · Productivity · ★ 79

pdf-mcp is an MCP server by I-CAN-hack. PDF MCP server with image rendering capabilities. Useful for automatically searching datasheets, manuals, etc... It has 79 GitHub stars and ranks #263 of 1809 in Productivity by stars.

Category: Productivity
Author: I-CAN-hack
GitHub stars: 79
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: Python
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-19 (5 days ago)
Links: Source

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How to install pdf-mcp

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the pdf-mcp repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.

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What is pdf-mcp?

pdf-mcp is an MCP server by I-CAN-hack in the Productivity category. PDF MCP server with image rendering capabilities. Useful for automatically searching datasheets, manuals, etc... It has 79 GitHub stars and ranks #263 of 1809 in Productivity by stars. It is written in Python. It is licensed under MIT. It was last updated 5 days ago.

Is pdf-mcp free and open source?

Yes. pdf-mcp is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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