pdf-it

About pdf-it

Use pdf-it with your agent

claude mcp add pdf-it -- npx -y pdf-it-mcp

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdf-it": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pdf-it-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is pdf-it?

pdf-it is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server by mrslbt. Native PDF renderer for AI markdown. Cover, TOC, page-numbered footer. No Chrome dependency.

How do I connect pdf-it to Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client?

Install pdf-it from its npm package (pdf-it-mcp) and register it under "mcpServers" in your client's MCP configuration — for example claude_desktop_config.json or Cursor's mcp.json — then restart the client.

Is pdf-it open source?

Yes — the source code is public at github.com/mrslbt/pdf-it, with 1 GitHub stars.

Can AI agents pay to use pdf-it?

Not yet through Loomal — pdf-it is listed as a free directory entry. If its maintainer verifies ownership, they can set per-call USDC pricing that agents pay over x402, with settlement on Base.