pdfops-mcp — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Enables AI agents to inspect form fields, fill AcroForms, combine files, and produce invoices through a lightweight cloud API without local headless browsers.
claude mcp add --transport http pdfops-mcp https://pdfops.dev/api/mcpWhat pdfops-mcp does
This MCP server connects models to the PDFops cloud engine so you do not need Chromium or local binaries. Five specific tools handle document pipelines: pdf_inspect finds field keys and types, pdf_fill populates forms, pdf_merge combines files in specified order, pdf_invoice builds deterministic billing sheets from parameters, and pdfops_usage checks the remaining quota.
When running on a local desktop, tools consume standard file system paths, keeping raw binary streams out of the prompt window. On hosted runners, the server also accepts web links starting with https:// or base64 data payloads, returning files inline when destination paths are omitted.
Because operations depend on https://pdfops.dev, an active internet connection is mandatory. Requests will fail on files larger than 4 MB, and unauthenticated usage is capped at 100 requests per IP each month.
What it helps with
- inspect AcroForm inputs before submitting form data
- fill out agreements and templates with structured values
- combine multiple PDF documents into a single packet
- create clean invoices directly from line-item numbers
Example prompts for the agent
- Inspect all editable fields inside ~/documents/application.pdf.
- Populate ~/templates/tax-form.pdf with my user details and save the output.
- Merge cover.pdf and report.pdf into a consolidated document.
How to install pdfops-mcp
1Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http pdfops-mcp https://pdfops.dev/api/mcp2Platform CLI
claude mcp add pdfops-mcp -- npx -y pdfops-mcp1Platform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add pdfops-mcp --url https://pdfops.dev/api/mcp2Platform CLI
codex mcp add pdfops-mcp -- npx -y pdfops-mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"pdfops-mcp": {
"url": "https://pdfops.dev/api/mcp"
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"pdfops-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"pdfops-mcp"
]
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"pdfops-mcp": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://pdfops.dev/api/mcp"
}
}
}{
"servers": {
"pdfops-mcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"pdfops-mcp"
]
}
}
}1Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http pdfops-mcp https://pdfops.dev/api/mcp2Platform CLI
gemini mcp add pdfops-mcp npx -y pdfops-mcpStep 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 pdfops-mcp
How do I install pdfops-mcp in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add pdfops-mcp -- npx -y pdfops-mcp to use the local stdio runner, or attach the hosted endpoint directly with claude mcp add --transport http pdfops-mcp https://pdfops.dev/api/mcp.
What does pdfops-mcp do?
It grants agents tools to discover form fields, fill interactive PDFs, stitch multiple files together, and generate invoice documents through remote processing.
Is an API key required to run pdfops-mcp?
Setting PDFOPS_API_KEY is not required; the trial tier allows 100 requests per IP monthly, while registering a free key raises that allowance to 250 calls.
