pdf-mcp
MCP server that lets Claude Code and other AI agents read and search large PDFs, one file or a whole folder: agentic RAG with hybrid semantic + keyword search, selective page reads, tables, images, OCR, chart data, and multi-column/CJK layouts.
- 155 stars
- 15 forks
- 2 open issues
- Language: Python
- License: MIT
- updated
Install
local · uvx (python)claude mcp add pdf-mcp -- uvx pdf-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"pdf-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["pdf-mcp"]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"pdf-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["pdf-mcp"]
}
}
}- Run the command above in your terminal (Claude Code), or paste the JSON config into claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop).
- Replace any <placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.
- Restart Claude. The MCP server and its tools appear automatically.
Package name inferred from the repository name. Verify it exists on PyPI, or clone https://github.com/jztan/pdf-mcp and follow its README.
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What people ask about pdf-mcp
What is jztan/pdf-mcp?
jztan/pdf-mcp is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. MCP server that lets Claude Code and other AI agents read and search large PDFs, one file or a whole folder: agentic RAG with hybrid semantic + keyword search, selective page reads, tables, images, OCR, chart data, and multi-column/CJK layouts. It has 155 GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-13.
How do I install pdf-mcp?
You can install pdf-mcp by cloning the repository (https://github.com/jztan/pdf-mcp) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is jztan/pdf-mcp safe to use?
Our security agent has analyzed jztan/pdf-mcp and assigned a Trust Score of 97/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains jztan/pdf-mcp?
jztan/pdf-mcp is maintained by jztan. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-13, with 2 open issues.
Are there alternatives to pdf-mcp?
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