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Connect PDF.co 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 messy PDFs into structured data with a single prompt.

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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.

A futuristic MCP client docking bay
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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through PDF.co.

  1. 01

    Check job status

    This capability checks the status of an asynchronous background job. Use it to see if a large document process has finished.

  2. 02

    PDF to csv

    This capability converts PDF tables into CSV format. It is useful for moving tabular data into spreadsheets.

  3. 03

    PDF to JSON

    This capability transforms PDF content into structured JSON. Use it to feed document data directly into your applications.

  4. 04

    Extract PDF meta

    This capability pulls metadata from a PDF file. It helps your agent identify document properties and hidden details.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through PDF.co.

  1. 05

    Get account info

    This capability retrieves your PDF.co account details and current credit balance. Use it to monitor your usage.

  2. 06

    Merge pdfs

    This capability combines multiple PDF files into a single document. It is ideal for consolidating reports.

  3. 07

    PDF to text

    This capability converts PDF files into plain text. Use it when you only need the raw string content from a document.

  4. 08

    PDF to xml

    This capability converts PDF data into XML format. Use this for specific legacy data integrations.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through PDF.co.

  1. 09

    Ocr image

    This capability performs OCR on an image file. It turns pictures of text into searchable, editable data.

  2. 10

    Protect PDF

    This capability adds a password to a PDF. Use it to secure sensitive documents immediately.

  3. 11

    Split PDF

    This capability breaks a single PDF into multiple separate files. Use it to isolate specific pages.

  4. 12

    Unprotect PDF

    This capability removes password protection from a PDF. Use it to unlock files you have permission to edit.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Invoice Processing

An agent extracts line items and totals from uploaded invoices into a structured format.

02

Report Consolidation

You merge multiple quarterly PDF reports into one single file with sequential page numbers.

03

Digitizing Scans

The AI uses OCR to turn images of text into usable digital data.

04

Data Pipeline Sync

You convert PDF data to XML or CSV to keep your databases synchronized.

Automate a task

Put PDF.co 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

PDF.co 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 PDF.co 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

903ms average. Fast in production.

PDF.co is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1205ms
Oct 5Today
Fastest day
788ms
Slowest day
1205ms
14-day trend
Slowing+19%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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 PDF.co, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

PDF.co Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uVxMMI3j4I5XvY70ujxxyTdKG0jtWoShDwpFOIBv/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 — PDF.co capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdfco-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uVxMMI3j4I5XvY70ujxxyTdKG0jtWoShDwpFOIBv/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 PDF.co in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work PDF.co owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who deal with high volumes of unstructured document data.

  • 01

    Data Analysts

    They hand off the task of extracting tabular data from PDF reports to the AI.

  • 02

    Accountants

    They use the agent to process financial records and monitor account balances.

  • 03

    Operations Managers

    They delegate the merging and splitting of logistics documents to the AI.

FAQ

Questions PDF.co owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my PDF.co account?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then enter your PDF.co API Key in the settings. Once connected, it is ready to use in your AI client.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 03

    Can the AI read scanned documents?

    Yes, the OCR capability allows your agent to perform high-resolution OCR on scanned images and handwritten text.

  • 04

    Can I secure my PDFs with this capability?

    Yes, you can use the protect and unprotect capabilities to add or remove passwords from your documents.

  • 05

    How do I know if a large file process is finished?

    You can use the check_job_status capability to monitor the status of asynchronous background jobs.

  • 06

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

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

  • 07

    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.

  • 08

    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.

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