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MCP Pdf Reader

A PDF reading tool supporting the MCP protocol, which can call the read_pdf function via MCP - compatible tools such as Claude Desktop to read PDF documents. Developed by Safe Swiss Cloud.
Artificial intelligence chatbotsEducation and learning tools#PDF reading#MCP tool#Document parsing.Python
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What is MCP PDF Reader?

MCP PDF Reader is a tool that can read PDF documents via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. It allows AI assistants like Claude to access and process the content of PDF files, converting the document content into a text format that AI can understand.

How to use MCP PDF Reader?

Before use, you need to install the necessary software environment, and then enable the PDF reading function by configuring the MCP server connection. After installation, the AI assistant can directly read the content of the PDF document you provide.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for scenarios where you need an AI assistant to analyze the content of PDF documents, such as academic paper reading, contract parsing, and technical document understanding. It is especially suitable for researchers, legal professionals, and technical document writers.

Main features

PDF document readingSupports reading PDF files of any size and converting the content into a text format that AI can process
Multi - platform supportCan run on Windows and macOS systems, supporting AI tools such as Claude Desktop and LibreChat
No file size limitTheoretically supports PDF files of any size, but the actual processing capacity is limited by the token limit of the AI model

Advantages and limitations

Advantages
Simple and easy to use. After installation and configuration, the AI assistant can directly read the PDF
Cross - platform support, can be used on both Windows and macOS
Open - source project, allowing free modification and extension of functions
Limitations
The actual processing capacity is limited by the token limit of the AI model. Very large PDFs may not be fully processed
Requires pre - installation of dependent environments such as Python and uv
Currently only supports text extraction and does not support images and complex formats in PDFs

How to use

Install essential software
Install Claude Desktop, Python 3.10+ and uv tools according to your operating system
Configure the MCP server
Add the configuration of MCP PDF Reader to claude_desktop_config.json
Use the PDF reading function
After starting Claude Desktop, you can directly let the AI assistant read the PDF document

Usage examples

Academic paper abstractLet the AI assistant read and summarize the main content and conclusions of an academic paper
Contract clause analysisAnalyze the key clauses and potential risk points in a legal contract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a limit to the size of the PDF file?
Which operating systems are supported?
How long does it take to read a PDF?

Related resources

Claude Desktop download
Official download page for the Claude Desktop client
Python official website
Official download and documentation for the Python programming language
GitHub repository
Code repository for the MCP PDF Reader open - source project
Safe Swiss Cloud official website
Official website of the project developer, Safe Swiss Cloud
Installation
Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp-pdf-reader": {
            "command": "uvx",
            "args": [
                "--from",
                "git+https://github.com/Safe-Swiss-Cloud-AG/mcp_pdf_reader@main",
                "mcp_pdf_reader"
            ]
        }
    }
}
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