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Stirling PDF MCP Server

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Name: Stirling PDF MCP Server
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

Learn how to connect Stirling PDF to Cursor 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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Add WatermarkCert SignGet All RequestsGet All Unique RequestsGet LoadGet Prometheus MetricsGet RequestsGet StatusGet Unique RequestsImg To PdfRun Generic Tool

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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_watermark

Add a watermark to a PDF document

cert_sign

Sign a PDF document with a certificate

get_all_requests

Get POST requests count for all endpoints

get_all_unique_requests

Get unique users count for all endpoints

get_load

Get total count of GET requests

get_prometheus_metrics

Get Prometheus metrics (requires Enterprise tier)

get_requests

Get total count of POST requests

get_status

Get application status and version information

get_unique_requests

Get count of unique users for POST requests

img_to_pdf

Convert an image to a PDF document

run_generic_tool

Pass additional parameters as a JSON string. Run any Stirling PDF tool by its ID

Why Cursor?

Cursor's Agent mode turns Stirling PDF into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Stirling PDF and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 11 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

See it in action

Stirling PDF in Cursor

AI Agent→Vinkius

High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play

Why Vinkius

Stirling PDF and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Stirling PDF to Cursor 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.

4,000+MCP Servers ready

<40msCold start

60%Token savings

	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

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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Stirling PDF in Cursor

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 Cursor 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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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
Stirling PDF for Cursor

Every tool call from Cursor to the Stirling PDF 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

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.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.