• FILE LOCATED
  • PDF GENERATED
  • READY TO SHARE
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to convert Shimo docs to PDF with your AI

Connect Shimo Docs to your AI client once. From there, you can find any document in your workspace and turn it into a PDF without leaving your chat.

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Short answer

How do I convert Shimo docs to PDF using AI?

Tell your AI to find the specific Shimo document you need and then ask it to export that file as a PDF. Your agent handles the file lookup and the conversion process automatically. You'll get a standard PDF file ready for sharing.

The results.

Where your files end up.

These are the direct outcomes of your request.

FILE LOCATED

Targeted file discovery

The AI scans your Shimo workspace to find the exact document you mentioned. You get a confirmation that the right file is ready.

PDF GENERATED

Standard format export

The agent converts the Shimo document into a PDF. You receive a clean, portable file that works in any application.

READY TO SHARE

Instant file availability

Once the export finishes, the file is ready for you to download or send. No manual downloading or re-saving required.

HUMAN REVIEW

Final content check

The AI performs the technical conversion, but you should still check the PDF layout. This ensures the formatting looks exactly how you want it.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of navigating your files and triggering the export.

  1. Find the document

    The agent looks through your Shimo folders to identify the specific file you're talking about.

    list_files

  2. Verify file details

    The AI checks the file properties to ensure it's the correct version before proceeding.

    get_file

  3. Run the conversion

    The agent triggers the export process to turn the document into a PDF.

    export_file

  4. Confirm completion

    The AI notifies you once the PDF is generated and ready for use.

    get_file

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the conversion process.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual file names or folder paths.

Shimo Docs Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q9y6S71hk7en9jDkVV0zWD6ifyMLVN2zBH6gflSK/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 — Shimo Docs capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shimo-docs-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q9y6S71hk7en9jDkVV0zWD6ifyMLVN2zBH6gflSK/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find the 'Q4 Marketing Plan' doc in Shimo and export it as a PDF.

  • List my files in the 'Project Alpha' folder and convert the latest one to PDF.

  • I need a PDF version of the 'Client Feedback' document from Shimo.

  • Locate the 'Budget Spreadsheet' in my Shimo docs and export it to PDF format.

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Start here

Connect Shimo Docs once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start using these tools in your favorite AI client immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI edit the content inside my Shimo docs?

    No. The AI can only find files and export them to different formats. It cannot modify the original text or data within Shimo.

  • 02

    What file formats can I export to?

    Currently, the AI is set up to export Shimo documents into PDF format.

  • 03

    Does the AI delete my original files?

    No. The AI only reads and exports files. It has no capability to delete or overwrite your existing documents.

  • 04

    Can I export a whole folder at once?

    The AI works on a file-by-file basis. You'll need to tell it which specific files you want to convert.

  • 05

    Will my Shimo login be shared with the AI model?

    No. Your login stays encrypted and managed by Vinkius. The AI client only interacts with the tools provided by the MCP.

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