PDF to Markdown

by pdfmd.dev · dev.pdfmd/pdf-to-markdown

Convert public PDF links into Markdown with page counts and explicit excerpt limits.

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Connection
Remote (HTTP)
Tools
1 reported
Status
Online

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pdf-to-markdown https://pdfmd.dev/mcp

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://pdfmd.dev/mcp

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdf-to-markdown": {
      "url": "https://pdfmd.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

1 tool, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.

  • convert_pdf_urlUse when someone asks to read, quote or summarize a PDF that sits at a public web link, or wants it as Markdown or HTML for research or a coding project. Returns extracted text, page and table counts, and whether scanned

Questions

What is the PDF to Markdown MCP server?

Convert public PDF links into Markdown with page counts and explicit excerpt limits. It is made by pdfmd.dev and listed in the official MCP Registry as dev.pdfmd/pdf-to-markdown. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add PDF to Markdown to Claude?

In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://pdfmd.dev/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http pdf-to-markdown https://pdfmd.dev/mcp

How do I add PDF to Markdown to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://pdfmd.dev/mcp.

How do I add PDF to Markdown to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "pdf-to-markdown": { "url": "https://pdfmd.dev/mcp" } } }

Does PDF to Markdown work right now?

Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.

What can PDF to Markdown do?

It gives your AI 1 tool, including convert_pdf_url. The full list is on this page.

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HTML (switches to dark mode on its own)

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