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Bring Pdf Manipulation
to Claude Code

Learn how to connect PDF.co to Claude Code and start using 12 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

Check Job StatusExtract Pdf MetaGet Account InfoMerge PdfsOcr ImagePdf To CsvPdf To JsonPdf To TextPdf To XmlProtect PdfSplit PdfUnprotect Pdf
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What is the 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.

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.

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your PDF.co API Key from your dashboard settings
3. Start managing your document processing from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

No more manual data entry from scanned invoices. Your AI acts as a dedicated document analyst or data processing coordinator.

Who is this for?

  • Data Analysts & Accountants — quickly extract tabular data from PDF reports and monitor financial records without switching apps.
  • Operations Managers — automate the merging and splitting of logistics documents via natural conversation.
  • Developers — integrate real-time PDF conversion and OCR capabilities directly within the chat.

Built-in capabilities (12)

check_job_status

Check async job status

extract_pdf_meta

Extract PDF metadata with AI

get_account_info

co account and credit balance. Get account information

merge_pdfs

Merge multiple PDFs

ocr_image

Perform OCR on an image

pdf_to_csv

Convert PDF tables to CSV

pdf_to_json

Convert PDF to structured JSON

pdf_to_text

Convert PDF to plain text

pdf_to_xml

Convert PDF to XML

protect_pdf

Add password to PDF

split_pdf

Split a PDF

unprotect_pdf

Remove password from PDF

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers PDF.co as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where PDF.co data drives decisions without human intervention.

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    Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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    Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

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    Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using PDF.co tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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    Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

See it in action

PDF.co in Claude Code

AI Agent→Vinkius
High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

PDF.co and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect PDF.co to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

3,400+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself3,400+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for PDF.co in Claude Code

The PDF.co 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. All 12 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

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PDF.co
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* 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

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures PDF.co for Claude Code

Every tool call from Claude Code to the PDF.co MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Can my AI automatically find and extract a specific table from a PDF?

Yes! Use the convert_to_csv or convert_to_json tools. Your agent will respond with the structured tabular data from the document in seconds, ready for analysis.

02

How do I find my PDF.co API Key?

Log in to your PDF.co account, navigate to the main dashboard, and you will find your unique secret API key (starting with your email reference or key string) there.

03

Does this support handwritten text recognition?

Absolutely. PDF.co's high-fidelity OCR engine is designed to handle both printed and handwritten text with high accuracy across multiple languages.

04

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

05

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

06

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

07

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

08

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable