Pdf Mcp Server
What is Pdf Mcp Server
pdf-mcp-server is a specialized MCP server designed for reading PDF format papers stored in a local directory.
Use cases
Use cases for pdf-mcp-server include reading research papers for study, managing a local library of academic articles, and facilitating access to PDF documents in collaborative research settings.
How to use
To use pdf-mcp-server, compile the server using ‘go build -o pdf-mcp-server main.go’, add the binary path to your environment variables, and start the server by specifying the directory containing your PDF papers with the command ‘pdf-mcp-server -pdfdir=your_paper_directory’.
Key features
Key features of pdf-mcp-server include the ability to read local PDF papers, customizable cursor settings for handling requests, and integration with other MCP tools for enhanced functionality.
Where to use
pdf-mcp-server can be used in academic research, educational institutions, and any environment where users need to access and read local PDF documents efficiently.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Overview
What is Pdf Mcp Server
pdf-mcp-server is a specialized MCP server designed for reading PDF format papers stored in a local directory.
Use cases
Use cases for pdf-mcp-server include reading research papers for study, managing a local library of academic articles, and facilitating access to PDF documents in collaborative research settings.
How to use
To use pdf-mcp-server, compile the server using ‘go build -o pdf-mcp-server main.go’, add the binary path to your environment variables, and start the server by specifying the directory containing your PDF papers with the command ‘pdf-mcp-server -pdfdir=your_paper_directory’.
Key features
Key features of pdf-mcp-server include the ability to read local PDF papers, customizable cursor settings for handling requests, and integration with other MCP tools for enhanced functionality.
Where to use
pdf-mcp-server can be used in academic research, educational institutions, and any environment where users need to access and read local PDF documents efficiently.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Content
MCP Server – Read Papers in the local Specified Directory
Compile
go build -o pdf-mcp-server main.go
Installation
Add the path where the pdf-mcp-server binary is located to your environment variable.
Take macOS as an example:
export PATH=$PATH:/your/path/pdf-mcp-server source ~/.zshrc
Start the MCP Server
pdf-mcp-server -pdfdir=your_paper_directory For example: pdf-mcp-server -pdfdir=/Users/sirix/lunwen
Cursor Settings
{ "mcpServers": { "pdf-mcp-server": { "url": "http://127.0.0.1:8080/sse" } } }
Set Cursor Rules
Example:
When handling PDF-related requests, call the find_pdf tool of the mcp server named "pdf-mcp-server" to list all papers in the /Users/sirix/lunwen directory, search for the paper with the corresponding file name in this directory, and use the read_pdf tool of the pdf-mcp-server to read it.
Dev Tools Supporting MCP
The following are the main code editors that support the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
