Bring Pdf Tools
to Claude Code
Learn how to connect Stirling PDF to Claude Code and start using 11 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
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What is the Stirling PDF MCP Server?
Connect your Stirling PDF instance to any AI agent and take full control of your document workflows through natural conversation. This server allows you to process PDF files, convert formats, and monitor your self-hosted infrastructure.
What you can do
- Document Manipulation — Add text watermarks with custom opacity and font sizes, or convert images directly into PDF documents.
- Digital Security — Sign PDF documents using certificates with specific reasons and location metadata.
- Server Monitoring — Track application status, version info, and detailed request metrics (POST/GET) across all endpoints.
- Advanced Operations — Use the generic tool runner to access specialized features like merging, splitting, or extracting images from PDFs.
- Enterprise Metrics — Access Prometheus metrics for deep observability into your document processing pipeline.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Stirling PDF Base URL and API Key
- Start processing documents from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Developers — Automate PDF processing tasks directly from your IDE or terminal.
- System Administrators — Monitor the health and load of your Stirling PDF instance in real-time.
- Legal & Admin Teams — Quickly sign or watermark documents without leaving your AI chat interface.
Built-in capabilities (11)
Add a watermark to a PDF document
Sign a PDF document with a certificate
Get POST requests count for all endpoints
Get unique users count for all endpoints
Get total count of GET requests
Get Prometheus metrics (requires Enterprise tier)
Get total count of POST requests
Get application status and version information
Get count of unique users for POST requests
Convert an image to a PDF document
Pass additional parameters as a JSON string. Run any Stirling PDF tool by its ID
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Stirling PDF as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Stirling PDF data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart - —
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 Stirling PDF 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
Stirling PDF in Claude Code
Stirling PDF and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Stirling PDF 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.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Stirling PDF in Claude Code
The Stirling PDF 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 11 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.
* 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
How Vinkius secures
Stirling PDF for Claude Code
Every tool call from Claude Code to the Stirling PDF MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add a text watermark to a PDF document using this server?
Yes! Use the add_watermark tool. You can specify the text, font size, and opacity to apply a professional watermark to any PDF file provided in base64 format.
How do I monitor the traffic and load on my Stirling PDF instance?
You can use get_requests to see POST counts, get_load for GET requests, or get_prometheus_metrics if you are on the Enterprise tier for detailed observability.
Is it possible to perform other operations like merging or splitting PDFs?
Yes, the run_generic_tool action allows you to execute any Stirling PDF tool by its ID (e.g., 'merge-pdfs' or 'split-pages') by passing the required parameters.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
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.
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.
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