mcp · bigapi-2026 — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Turns agent output into finished files, handling PDF conversion, table extraction, OCR, and document signing through bigapi.dev.
claude mcp add mcp -e BIGAPI_KEY=<BIGAPI_KEY> -- npx -y @bigapi/mcpWhat mcp does
The server gives local coding assistants an output layer for operations models cannot perform directly. Instead of cluttering the prompt with dozens of endpoints, it starts lean with five core tools. The model locates actions via find_tool, runs tasks through run_operation, or activates specific tools with enable_tools. It keeps context overhead minimal. Over 40 file operations are supported, including HTML-to-PDF rendering, Office conversion, and C2PA credentials.
Inputs come from local disk paths, while outputs land in a specified directory or a system temp folder. Node 18+ is required to execute the package via npx. The service includes 100 complimentary operations, after which each successful action costs $0.01.
What it helps with
- render HTML or Markdown into PDF documents
- extract tabular data and XML invoices from PDF files
- scrub metadata and sensitive text from documents
- convert Office files like DOCX or XLSX to Markdown
Example prompts for the agent
- Convert
specs.docxinto Markdown and save it locally - Redact private customer information from
invoice.pdf - Render the current Markdown draft into a styled PDF
How to install mcp
Platform CLI
claude mcp add mcp -e BIGAPI_KEY=<BIGAPI_KEY> -- npx -y @bigapi/mcpReplace <…> with your own values
Platform CLI
codex mcp add bigapi-2026-mcp --env BIGAPI_KEY=<BIGAPI_KEY> -- npx -y @bigapi/mcpReplace <…> with your own values
Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"bigapi-2026-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@bigapi/mcp"
],
"env": {
"BIGAPI_KEY": "<BIGAPI_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values
Config file
{
"servers": {
"bigapi-2026-mcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@bigapi/mcp"
],
"env": {
"BIGAPI_KEY": "<BIGAPI_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values
Platform CLI
gemini mcp add -e BIGAPI_KEY=<BIGAPI_KEY> bigapi-2026-mcp npx -y @bigapi/mcpReplace <…> with your own values
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Questions about mcp
How do I install mcp in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add mcp -e BIGAPI_KEY=<BIGAPI_KEY> -- npx -y @bigapi/mcp in your console. You can provide an existing key or generate one through the server during runtime.
What does mcp do?
It handles complex file transformations that large language models cannot run internally. Agents use it to merge PDFs, run OCR scans, generate charts, and inspect file metadata.
Why does the server only expose five tools by default?
Loading dozens of tool definitions consumes context space and degrades tool-calling accuracy. The compact tool set keeps prompts small while granting access to every operation via run_operation.
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