How to Use the PDF Munk MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the PDF Munk MCP Server to my Claude Desktop app?

Add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file under the mcpServers block. Restart the app, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: Does PDF Munk support template listing inside Claude Desktop using the MCP protocol?

You can run listtemplates directly in your chat to see all your active layouts. The agent will read this list and let you choose which one to populate with your data.

Q: How do I verify that the document server is connected?

Ask your agent to run checkpdfmunkstatus. This tool returns a quick connection check so you know the API is responsive before running heavy jobs.

Generate, merge, and watermark PDFs directly inside Claude Desktop without leaving your chat window.

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Convert HTML and URLs to PDF in Claude Desktop

The `generate_pdf_from_html` tool turns raw markup into clean PDFs right inside your Claude Desktop session. You paste your HTML or point the agent to a web page using `generate_pdf_from_url`, and the server handles the rendering instantly. This local setup runs through your desktop config, meaning your agent can pull local files or dev server URLs. You don't have to copy code to external browsers or run terminal scripts to see your page as a document.

Merge and Split Documents Instantly

The `merge_pdfs` tool combines multiple documents into a single file directly through your Claude Desktop interface. If you have a massive report, use `split_pdf` to extract the exact pages you need without opening a separate editor. Your Claude Desktop agent coordinates these document assembly actions based on your natural language instructions. Tell Claude Desktop which files to combine, and the MCP Server executes the operations sequentially.

Render Templates and Capture Screenshots

The `generate_pdf_from_template` tool builds custom documents by injecting your raw data into pre-defined layouts via this MCP Server. You can discover what layouts are available using `list_templates` or inspect a specific one with `get_template`. When you need visual assets instead of documents, `generate_screenshot` and `generate_image` capture mockups or convert visual elements. Claude Desktop processes these files locally, giving you immediate visual feedback in your chat.

Setup guide

Set up PDF Munk MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The PDF Munk MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the PDF Munk MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under pdf-munk-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdf-munk-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about PDF Munk MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` block. Restart the app, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, because Claude Desktop runs locally, your agent can read local paths and pass the HTML string to `generate_pdf_from_html` to build the document.

You can run `list_templates` directly in your chat to see all your active layouts. The agent will read this list and let you choose which one to populate with your data.

Ask your agent to run `check_pdfmunk_status`. This tool returns a quick connection check so you know the API is responsive before running heavy jobs.

Your HTML strings and generated PDF files travel securely to the PDF Munk API for processing. Vinkius runs this connection in a secure sandbox, ensuring your document source code and raw binaries are never stored or exposed to third parties.

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