Nutrient Document Engine MCP Server — Claude Code MCP server: setup
Connect Claude Code to a self-hosted Nutrient Document Engine and let an agent search, extract, edit, and annotate documents.
claude mcp add --env DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL=<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL> --env DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN=<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN> --env DASHBOARD_USERNAME=<DASHBOARD_USERNAME> --env DASHBOARD_PASSWORD=<DASHBOARD_PASSWORD> --env LOG_LEVEL=<LOG_LEVEL> --transport stdio nutrient-document-engine-mcp-server -- npx -y @nutrient-sdk/document-engine-mcp-serverWhat Nutrient Document Engine MCP Server does
The server exposes tools for searching documents and retrieving text, form values, and table data. Agents can split files, fill PDF forms, add watermarks or annotations, and apply redactions using preset patterns or a custom regular expression.
You need a running Nutrient Document Engine and Node.js 18+; the MCP server starts through npx. Docker Compose can run the engine locally. Evaluation mode comes with limitations and watermarks. For HTTP access on a non-loopback host, set a nonempty MCP_HTTP_AUTH_TOKEN or the server will refuse to start. The stdio transport does not require that token.
What it helps with
- extract text and tables from documents
- search PDFs for specific information
- split a document into sections
- fill out PDF forms
- redact sensitive data with a pattern or regular expression
Example prompts for the agent
- Find the documents in Nutrient Document Engine and extract the text from the contract.
- Split this PDF contract into separate sections.
- Find social security numbers in the tax forms and redact them.
How to install Nutrient Document Engine MCP Server
Platform CLI
claude mcp add --env DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL=<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL> --env DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN=<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN> --env DASHBOARD_USERNAME=<DASHBOARD_USERNAME> --env DASHBOARD_PASSWORD=<DASHBOARD_PASSWORD> --env LOG_LEVEL=<LOG_LEVEL> --transport stdio nutrient-document-engine-mcp-server -- npx -y @nutrient-sdk/document-engine-mcp-serverReplace <…> with your own values
Platform CLI
codex mcp add nutrient-document-engine-mcp-server --env DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL=<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL> --env DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN=<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN> --env DASHBOARD_USERNAME=<DASHBOARD_USERNAME> --env DASHBOARD_PASSWORD=<DASHBOARD_PASSWORD> --env LOG_LEVEL=<LOG_LEVEL> -- npx -y @nutrient-sdk/document-engine-mcp-serverReplace <…> with your own values
Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"nutrient-document-engine-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@nutrient-sdk/document-engine-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL": "<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL>",
"DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN": "<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN>",
"DASHBOARD_USERNAME": "<DASHBOARD_USERNAME>",
"DASHBOARD_PASSWORD": "<DASHBOARD_PASSWORD>",
"LOG_LEVEL": "<LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values
Config file
{
"servers": {
"nutrient-document-engine-mcp-server": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@nutrient-sdk/document-engine-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL": "<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL>",
"DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN": "<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN>",
"DASHBOARD_USERNAME": "<DASHBOARD_USERNAME>",
"DASHBOARD_PASSWORD": "<DASHBOARD_PASSWORD>",
"LOG_LEVEL": "<LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values
Platform CLI
gemini mcp add -e DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL=<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL> -e DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN=<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN> -e DASHBOARD_USERNAME=<DASHBOARD_USERNAME> -e DASHBOARD_PASSWORD=<DASHBOARD_PASSWORD> -e LOG_LEVEL=<LOG_LEVEL> nutrient-document-engine-mcp-server npx -y @nutrient-sdk/document-engine-mcp-serverReplace <…> with your own values
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Nutrient Document Engine MCP Server
How do I install Nutrient Document Engine MCP Server in Claude Code?
Run `claude mcp add nutrient-document-engine-mcp-server -e DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL=<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_BASE_URL> -e DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN=<DOCUMENT_ENGINE_API_AUTH_TOKEN> -e DASHBOARD_PASSWORD=<DASHBOARD_PASSWORD> -- npx -y @nutrient-sdk/document-engine-mcp-server`. Provide the Document Engine URL, API token, and dashboard password.
What does Nutrient Document Engine MCP Server do?
It connects an agent to a self-hosted Nutrient Document Engine and provides tools to search, extract, edit, and protect documents. It also handles PDF forms and annotations.
What do I need to run the server?
You need a running Nutrient Document Engine and Node.js 18+, since the MCP server is launched with npx. The setup guide uses Docker Compose to run the engine locally.
