How to Use the Gotenberg MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install Gotenberg in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http gotenberg-mcp -- in your terminal. This registers all 16 document manipulation tools.

Q: How do I check the engine status from Claude Code?

Execute gethealth to verify the remote container is active. The command returns a standard HTTP status to confirm the rendering engines are ready.

Q: Can I take screenshots of live sites using the CLI?

Yes, call screenshoturl to capture PNG images of any public address. The output is delivered as a base64 string that you can pipe to local files.

Pipe terminal outputs and files directly into Gotenberg through Claude Code for instant headless PDF generation.

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Headless PDF generation via Claude Code

Claude Code executes `convert_html_to_pdf` directly from your terminal session to compile reports. You pipe raw markup from a database query into the CLI, and the tool outputs a base64 string. For automated documentation, the tool converts text files using `convert_markdown_to_pdf` during Claude Code script runs. This allows terminal users to generate manual pages without a heavy GUI.

Command-line document merging and splitting

Gotenberg combines separate PDF assets using `merge_pdfs` inside your Claude Code shell pipeline. Claude Code passes the file paths as arguments and saves the consolidated file to your working directory. If you need to extract specific pages, Claude Code runs `split_pdf` to slice the document. The output returns as a ZIP file that you can extract using standard terminal utilities.

Automate metadata and bookmark updates

This MCP Server uses `write_pdf_bookmarks` to inject navigation structures into documents generated via Claude Code. Claude Code reads the current outline via `read_pdf_bookmarks` before writing updates. You can also manage compliance fields by executing `write_pdf_metadata` in your Claude Code release scripts. Every generated document will carry correct version numbers and author tags as a result.

Setup guide

Set up Gotenberg MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see gotenberg-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Gotenberg transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Gotenberg tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http gotenberg-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Gotenberg MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gotenberg-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Gotenberg MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http gotenberg-mcp -- ` in your terminal. This registers all 16 document manipulation tools.

Yes, the server operates headlessly over standard HTTP or stdio transports. You can run automated PDF conversions inside GitHub Actions or Docker containers.

Execute `get_health` to verify the remote container is active. The command returns a standard HTTP status to confirm the rendering engines are ready.

Yes, call `screenshot_url` to capture PNG images of any public address. The output is delivered as a base64 string that you can pipe to local files.

All Office documents and PDF files are processed in sandboxed V8 isolates. Our MCP Server transmission uses one-time tokens, and the container instantly destroys the document buffer upon completing the conversion.

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