pdf-reader-mcp

What it does

Turns PDFs into structured text, tables, OCR output and visual evidence — each piece carrying the page it came from — available through an SDK, a CLI or MCP, and processed locally. Plain-text extraction leaves an agent guessing; citations let you check its answer against the source. Extraction stays on your machine, but the extracted content goes wherever you send it next. OCR misreads, so verify figures and dates against the original. MIT.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineRequired
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

pdf-reader-mcp FAQ

Is pdf-reader-mcp free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use pdf-reader-mcp?

It connects to an MCP-capable AI app such as Claude. It does not run on its own.

Does pdf-reader-mcp work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use pdf-reader-mcp commercially?

The licence is MIT, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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