PDF.co MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 12 tools to Check Job Status, Extract Pdf Meta, Get Account Info, and more
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Cursor
The PDF.co app connector for Cursor is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"pdfco": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About PDF.co MCP Server
Connect your PDF.co account to any AI agent and take full control of your document orchestration and data extraction through natural conversation. PDF.co provides a professional-grade suite of tools for PDF manipulation, allowing you to convert files to various formats, perform high-fidelity OCR on scanned images, and manage document security directly from your chat interface.
Cursor's Agent mode turns PDF.co into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from PDF.co and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Document Conversion Orchestration — Convert PDFs and images to plain text, JSON, CSV, or XML programmatically to ensure your data pipelines are always synchronized.
- High-Fidelity OCR Intelligence — Perform high-resolution OCR on scanned documents and handwritten text directly from the AI interface to extract critical metadata.
- Data Extraction & Merging — Extract tables and metadata or merge multiple PDF files via natural language to maintain a high-fidelity document repository.
- Security & Protection Control — Add or remove password protection and manage PDF security settings using simple AI commands.
- Operational Monitoring — Track background job statuses and manage account balance to ensure your document production is always optimized.
The PDF.co MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 12 PDF.co tools available for Cursor
When Cursor connects to PDF.co through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning pdf-manipulation, ocr, data-extraction, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Check async job status
Extract PDF metadata with AI
co account and credit balance. Get account information
Merge multiple PDFs
Perform OCR on an image
Convert PDF tables to CSV
Convert PDF to structured JSON
Convert PDF to plain text
Convert PDF to XML
Add password to PDF
Split a PDF
Remove password from PDF
Connect PDF.co to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire PDF.co into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using PDF.co
Why Use Cursor with the PDF.co MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with PDF.co through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
PDF.co + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the PDF.co MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Example Prompts for PDF.co in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with PDF.co immediately.
"Convert the PDF at 'https://example.com/invoice.pdf' to structured JSON."
"Convert the uploaded invoice PDF into a structured JSON with all line items extracted."
"Merge these 3 quarterly report PDFs into a single document and add page numbers."
Troubleshooting PDF.co MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting PDF.co to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
PDF.co + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating PDF.co MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.