How to install PDF Reader MCP in Codex
To install PDF Reader MCP in Codex, run "codex mcp add pdf-reader-mcp -- npx -y @sylphx/pdf-reader-mcp" in your terminal, then type /mcp in Codex to check it.
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Run the install command
In a terminal, run:
codex mcp add pdf-reader-mcp -- npx -y @sylphx/pdf-reader-mcp - 2
Check it
Inside Codex, type /mcp to see the server and its tools.
MCP servers run with your permissions. If PDF Reader MCP needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.
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Questions
Does PDF Reader MCP work in Codex?
Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and PDF Reader MCP installs with the steps above.
PDF Reader MCP does not show up in Codex. What now?
Restart Codex fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.
Is PDF Reader MCP safe?
It scores 88 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.
