Fullbleed PDF Engine — Claude Code MCP server: setup guide
Generates deterministic PDF files from HTML and CSS via your AI coding assistant. Compiles invoices and reports without extra rendering tools.
claude mcp add fullbleed-mcp -- uvx fullbleed-mcpWhat Fullbleed PDF Engine does
This server gives your coding assistant tools to render and preview PDF files from web markup. Under the hood, a deterministic Rust engine turns HTML tags and CSS properties into printable pages. No external system PDF stack is needed.
The tool handles invoices and multi-page reports. Getting it running requires uvx on your system to launch the fullbleed-mcp package.
What it helps with
- compile invoices or reports from HTML and CSS files
- export document page previews as PNG images
- verify PDF layout structure before saving the final file
Example prompts for the agent
- Generate a PDF invoice using markup from
invoice.htmland styles frommain.css. - Render the statement in
report.htmlto PDF and save a PNG preview. - Check this HTML layout and compile the resulting PDF file.
How to install Fullbleed PDF Engine
Platform CLI
claude mcp add fullbleed-mcp -- uvx fullbleed-mcpuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from fullbleed-mcp <command>
Platform CLI
codex mcp add fullbleed-pdf-engine -- uvx fullbleed-mcpuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from fullbleed-mcp <command>
Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"fullbleed-pdf-engine": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"fullbleed-mcp"
]
}
}
}uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from fullbleed-mcp <command>
Config file
{
"servers": {
"fullbleed-pdf-engine": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"fullbleed-mcp"
]
}
}
}uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from fullbleed-mcp <command>
Platform CLI
gemini mcp add fullbleed-pdf-engine uvx fullbleed-mcpuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from fullbleed-mcp <command>
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Questions about Fullbleed PDF Engine
How to install Fullbleed PDF Engine in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add fullbleed-mcp -- uvx fullbleed-mcp in your terminal. You can also run claude mcp add fullbleed-pdf-engine -- uvx fullbleed-mcp.
What does Fullbleed PDF Engine do?
It converts HTML and CSS code into predictable PDF files, renders image previews, and checks layout structure.
Does the engine require third-party system PDF libraries?
No external PDF stack is needed. The engine already bundles the necessary layout logic and fonts.
