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Connect Paperless-ngx to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn your digital archive into a conversational knowledge base.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 26 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 07

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Paperless-ngx.

  1. 01

    List tags

    This capability retrieves a complete list of all tags currently in your Paperless-ngx instance.

  2. 02

    Create correspondent

    Use this to add a new correspondent to your archive.

  3. 03

    List correspondents

    This capability provides a list of all correspondents you have created.

  4. 04

    Update correspondent

    This capability allows you to modify the details of an existing correspondent.

Capability set02 / 07

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Paperless-ngx.

  1. 05

    Update tag

    Use this to change the properties of a specific tag.

  2. 06

    Create tag

    This capability creates a new tag for organizing your documents.

  3. 07

    List saved views

    This capability pulls up all your predefined filtered views.

  4. 08

    Delete document

    Use this to permanently remove a document from your archive.

Capability set03 / 07

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Paperless-ngx.

  1. 09

    Get tag

    This capability fetches the specific details of a single tag.

  2. 10

    Create document type

    Use this to define a new category for your document types.

  3. 11

    Create saved view

    This capability lets you save a new filtered view for later use.

  4. 12

    Delete correspondent

    Use this to remove a correspondent from your list.

Capability set04 / 07

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Paperless-ngx.

  1. 13

    Delete document type

    This capability deletes a specific document type from your system.

  2. 14

    Delete saved view

    Use this to get rid of a saved view.

  3. 15

    Delete tag

    This capability removes a tag from your library.

  4. 16

    Download document

    This capability pulls the actual file of a document for you to use.

Capability set05 / 07

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Paperless-ngx.

  1. 17

    Get correspondent

    Use this to retrieve the specific information for a correspondent.

  2. 18

    Get document

    This capability fetches the full metadata and OCR text for a specific document.

  3. 19

    Get document type

    Use this to look up the details of a document type.

  4. 20

    List documents

    This capability lists your documents and supports searching or filtering via query parameters.

Capability set06 / 07

21-23

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Paperless-ngx.

  1. 21

    List document types

    This capability provides a list of all document types in your archive.

  2. 22

    Preview document

    Use this to get a visual preview of a document.

  3. 23

    Thumb document

    This capability generates a thumbnail image of a document.

Capability set07 / 07

24-26

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Paperless-ngx.

  1. 24

    Update document

    Use this to change the metadata of an existing document.

  2. 25

    Update document type

    This capability allows you to edit the details of a document type.

  3. 26

    Upload document

    Use this to add a new file to your Paperless-ngx archive.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Tax Season Prep

Ask your agent to find every document tagged with 'Tax 2023' to compile your records.

02

Vendor Management

Query all documents associated with a specific correspondent to see your history with them.

03

Document Ingestion

Have your agent upload a new invoice and automatically apply the correct tags and document type.

04

Quick Verification

Use document previews to quickly check a file's contents without downloading it.

Automate a task

Put Paperless-ngx to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Paperless-ngx works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Paperless-ngx to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1212ms average. Fast in production.

Paperless-ngx is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1441ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
916ms
Slowest day
1441ms
14-day trend
Slowing+16%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 26 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Paperless-ngx, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Paperless-ngx. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Paperless-ngx Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ATPPyZ9x84oVznA3DvTkjjQfOt5pNtonNux3XF3j/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Paperless-ngx capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paperless-ngx-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ATPPyZ9x84oVznA3DvTkjjQfOt5pNtonNux3XF3j/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Paperless-ngx in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Paperless-ngx owners hand off.

This is for anyone managing large volumes of digital paperwork who wants to move away from manual folder navigation.

  • 01

    Home Office Users

    People who need to quickly pull up tax records, utility bills, or manuals.

  • 02

    Legal and Admin Teams

    Professionals who need to query correspondents or document types for reports.

  • 03

    Researchers

    Users managing massive PDF collections that require automated tagging and content retrieval.

FAQ

Questions Paperless-ngx owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my existing Paperless-ngx instance?

    You just need to provide your Paperless-ngx API URL and your Personal API Token in the Vinkius setup. Once connected, the MCP is ready to use in your AI client.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can my agent see the text inside my PDFs?

    Yes. The agent can access the OCR text of your documents to perform searches and answer questions about the content.

  • 04

    Is my data stored on Vinkius?

    Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages the connection, but the documents remain in your Paperless-ngx instance.

  • 05

    Can I upload files through my AI agent?

    Yes, you can use the upload capability to add new documents directly to your archive via your agent.

  • 06

    Can I search for documents using specific tags or date ranges?

    Yes. The list_documents capability allows you to filter by tags__id__in and created__date__gte. You can also perform a full-text search using the query parameter.

  • 07

    Is it possible to see a preview of a document without downloading the whole file?

    Absolutely. Use the preview_document or thumb_document capabilities to get visual representations of the document content directly through the agent.

  • 08

    Can I create new organization categories like tags or correspondents via AI?

    Yes, you have full management capabilities. You can use create_tag, create_correspondent, and create_document_type to organize your archive on the fly.

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