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PDF Reader MCP
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pdf-reader-mcp is now @sylphx/anymd. Any file → clean Markdown for AI agents. Compatibility alias that runs anymd as `pdf-reader-mcp`. PDF Reader MCP is published by npm:@sylphx from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install PDF Reader MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add pdf-reader-mcp -- npx -y @sylphx/pdf-reader-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pdf-reader-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sylphx/pdf-reader-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pdf-reader-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sylphx/pdf-reader-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"pdf-reader-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sylphx/pdf-reader-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add pdf-reader-mcp -- npx -y @sylphx/pdf-reader-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"pdf-reader-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sylphx/pdf-reader-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add pdf-reader-mcp npx -y @sylphx/pdf-reader-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the pdf-reader-mcp block.
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PDF Reader MCP: common questions
How do I install PDF Reader MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add pdf-reader-mcp -- npx -y @sylphx/pdf-reader-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is PDF Reader MCP the official server?
PDF Reader MCP is published by npm:@sylphx from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is PDF Reader MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is PDF Reader MCP safe to use?
It scores 88 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to PDF Reader MCP?
Similar MCP servers: mcp-server, Global, Agent-Native Content, Desktop Commander.
Does PDF Reader MCP work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.