Pdfcrowd Connector for AI agents.

Q: How do I get text out of a PDF with Pdfcrowd?

You can use the tool to extract plain text from any PDF, making it easy for your agent to read and analyze without manual copying.

Q: Can I convert a raw HTML string instead of a URL?

Yes! Use the converthtmltopdf or converthtmltoimage tools and provide your HTML code in the text parameter instead of using the url parameter.

Q: How do I generate a professional invoice from my data?

Use the generatebusinessdocument tool. Provide the documenttype as 'invoice', and include your line items, total, and currency in the JSON payload to get a styled PDF.

5 live capabilities

Convert web pages to PDFs and automate business document generation.

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Why people use Pdfcrowd

Pdfcrowd for Automated Web Archiving and PDF Conversion

With Pdfcrowd, you just give your agent the URL. It handles the rendering and gives you a clean PDF or image. You get a polished file in seconds without ever opening a browser tab or a text editor.

What Vinkius changes

You get a way to move data between web, PDF, and image formats without leaving your chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Archiving research articles

A researcher needs to save 50 articles for offline use.
Real-world use case 02

Previewing web components

A developer wants a preview of a UI component.
Real-world use case 03

Automating monthly invoices

An accountant has a JSON list of sales.

Complete set · 5capabilities

The complete Pdfcrowd capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Pdfcrowd.

Capability set01 / 02

01—03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Pdfcrowd.

01 Capability
Convert html to image
Turn HTML content into a base64 encoded image. This lets you capture a perfect screenshot of a web layout.
02 Capability
Convert html to pdf
Convert a URL or HTML string into a polished PDF. This is great for saving web content into a static file.
03 Capability
Convert pdf to html
Turn a PDF file into HTML code. Use this when you need to turn a static document back into web-ready code.

Capability set02 / 02

04—05

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Pdfcrowd.

04 Capability
Convert pdf to text
Extract plain text from a PDF document. This makes it easy to pull content out of old files for your agent.
05 Capability
Generate business document
Create invoices or receipts from JSON data. You can automate your billing by turning raw data into professional PDFs.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Pdfcrowd to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Pdfcrowd from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_odmbo8gwzPtWKrC8Hr0X7c9J9FDRKtYrscooYJew/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Pdfcrowd, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Pdfcrowd for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_odmbo8gwzPtWKrC8Hr0X7c9J9FDRKtYrscooYJew/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Pdfcrowd URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Pdfcrowd in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdfcrowd": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_odmbo8gwzPtWKrC8Hr0X7c9J9FDRKtYrscooYJew/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Pdfcrowd

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Pdfcrowd, help me...". 5 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdfcrowd": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_odmbo8gwzPtWKrC8Hr0X7c9J9FDRKtYrscooYJew/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Pdfcrowd

Ask Copilot: "Using Pdfcrowd, help me...". 5 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdfcrowd": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_odmbo8gwzPtWKrC8Hr0X7c9J9FDRKtYrscooYJew/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Pdfcrowd

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Pdfcrowd, help me...". 5 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdfcrowd": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_odmbo8gwzPtWKrC8Hr0X7c9J9FDRKtYrscooYJew/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Pdfcrowd

Ask Cline: "Using Pdfcrowd, help me...". 5 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add pdfcrowd --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_odmbo8gwzPtWKrC8Hr0X7c9J9FDRKtYrscooYJew/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Pdfcrowd

Ask Claude: "Using Pdfcrowd, show me...". 5 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Pdfcrowd can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the content creator who needs to archive pages, the dev building a reporting capability, or the accountant tired of manual data entry.

Content Manager

Converts blog posts and research pages into PDFs for internal documentation.

Finance Admin

Automates the creation of customer invoices from structured database entries.

Web Developer

Generates preview images of components or pages directly from their code.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 5 capabilities

Pdfcrowd

Convert HTML, web pages, and documents to PDF or images. Generate invoices and extract text from PDFs directly via AI.

View Connector

02 1 capability

Html2Pdf

Convert any website URL or raw HTML into high-quality PDF documents directly from your AI agent.

View Connector

03 15 capabilities

PDFShift

Convert URLs or HTML to PDF and images. manage templates, track credits, and automate document generation via high-performance API.

View Connector

04 12 capabilities

ThePDFMaker

Transform HTML templates into pixel-perfect PDF documents with an API designed for invoices, reports, and branded output.

View Connector

05 12 capabilities

PDF Munk

Automate PDF and image generation via PDF Munk. convert HTML/URL to PDF, merge documents, and compress files directly from any AI agent.

View Connector

06 4 capabilities

DocRaptor

Convert HTML to professional PDFs and Excel spreadsheets using the high-quality Prince XML engine.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Pdfcrowd connected.

Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ZCode
Cline
Zed
Continue
Kiro
Roo Code
Zencoder
Goose
Void
Augment Code
Amp
Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
Sourcegraph Cody
JetBrains
Warp
Amazon Q
Antigravity
BoltAI
Raycast
Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
LibreChat
TypingMind
Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about Pdfcrowd.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can Pdfcrowd turn a website into a PDF?

Yes, it takes a URL or HTML and generates a high-quality PDF file for you. This is great for saving web content as static files.

How do I get text out of a PDF with Pdfcrowd?

You can use the capability to extract plain text from any PDF, making it easy for your agent to read and analyze without manual copying.

Can I use Pdfcrowd to make invoices?

Yes, it can take structured data and turn it into a professional PDF invoice or receipt. It automates the document creation process for you.

Does Pdfcrowd support images?

It can convert HTML content into various image formats like PNG, JPG, and WebP. This is useful for capturing web layouts as screenshots.

Can I turn a PDF back into a webpage?

Yes, the Connector can transform a PDF document into HTML code for you. This helps if you need to turn a static document back into web-ready code.

Is Pdfcrowd good for archiving?

It's perfect for saving web pages as static files so you don't lose them when links break or content changes online.

Can I convert a raw HTML string instead of a URL?

Yes! Use the convert_html_to_pdf or convert_html_to_image capabilities and provide your HTML code in the text parameter instead of using the url parameter.

How do I generate a professional invoice from my data?

Use the generate_business_document capability. Provide the document_type as 'invoice', and include your line items, total, and currency in the JSON payload to get a styled PDF.

Is it possible to extract plain text from a PDF file?

Absolutely. Use the convert_pdf_to_text capability with the URL of your PDF. You can also enable no_layout if you want the text in reading order without layout preservation.

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Give your agent a direct line to Pdfcrowd.

Connect Pdfcrowd once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.

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Pdfcrowd for Automated Web Archiving and PDF Conversion

You get a way to move data between web, PDF, and image formats without leaving your chat interface.

Archiving research articles

Previewing web components

Automating monthly invoices

Convert html to image

Convert html to pdf

Convert pdf to html

Convert pdf to text

Generate business document

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Pdfcrowd

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Pdfcrowd

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Pdfcrowd

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Pdfcrowd

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Pdfcrowd

Content Manager

Finance Admin

Web Developer

Pdfcrowd

Html2Pdf

PDFShift

ThePDFMaker

PDF Munk

DocRaptor

Give your agent a direct line to Pdfcrowd.