Pdfcrowd Connector for AI agents.
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Convert web pages to PDFs and generate professional invoices automatically.
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Why people use Pdfcrowd
Pdfcrowd PDF Conversion for Automated Web Archiving
With this Connector, you just give your agent a URL or a snippet of code. It handles the rendering and gives you back a clean PDF or image file instantly. You get a finished product without the manual clicking or the layout breaking.
What Vinkius changes
That you get high-quality document conversions and generation without leaving your AI client.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Automated Web Archiving
A researcher wants to save a news article for a project.
- Real-world use case 02
Instant Invoice Generation
A freelancer provides a JSON list of hours worked.
- Real-world use case 03
PDF Data Extraction
A user has a 50-page PDF report.
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.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Pdfcrowd.
- 01 Capability
Convert html to image
Captures a screenshot of a web page or HTML string as a base64 image. This lets you quickly see how your code looks in a browser without opening a new tab.
- 02 Capability
Convert html to pdf
Turns a web URL or raw HTML string into a high-quality PDF document. It's perfect for saving web content for long-term archiving or sharing with clients.
- 03 Capability
Convert pdf to html
Transforms a PDF document into a base64 encoded HTML structure. You can use this to turn static documents into a format your agent can more easily parse or edit.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Pdfcrowd.
- 04 Capability
Convert pdf to text
Extracts all plain text from a PDF file and returns it as a base64 string. This makes it easy for your agent to read and summarize long documents in seconds.
- 05 Capability
Generate business document
Creates professional invoices or receipts from JSON data as a PDF. It automates your billing by turning structured data into polished, ready-to-send files for your customers.
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
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://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
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://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
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pdfcrowd-alternative": {
"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
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pdfcrowd-alternative": {
"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
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pdfcrowd-alternative": {
"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
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pdfcrowd-alternative": {
"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
Advanced setup
claude mcp add pdfcrowd-alternative --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.
This is for the content manager who needs to archive websites without the manual 'print to PDF' headache, the finance admin who wants to turn JSON data into professional invoices instantly, and the developer who needs to automate document rendering in their apps.
Content Manager
They use this to archive web pages into static PDFs for documentation without the manual 'Print to PDF' loop.
Finance Administrator
They use this to generate professional receipts and invoices instantly from structured billing data.
DevOps Engineer
They use this to automate report generation or convert HTML snapshots into assets for their internal capabilities.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsPdfcrowd
Convert HTML, web pages, and documents to PDF or images. Generate invoices and extract text from PDFs directly via AI.
Html2Pdf
Convert any website URL or raw HTML into high-quality PDF documents directly from your AI agent.
PDFShift
Convert URLs or HTML to PDF and images. manage templates, track credits, and automate document generation via high-performance API.
ThePDFMaker
Transform HTML templates into pixel-perfect PDF documents with an API designed for invoices, reports, and branded output.
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.
DocRaptor
Convert HTML to professional PDFs and Excel spreadsheets using the high-quality Prince XML engine.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Pdfcrowd connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Pdfcrowd.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Pdfcrowd convert a live website into a PDF?
Yes, you can turn any URL into a high-quality PDF document instantly. This is perfect for saving web content for long-term archiving or sharing with your team.
Can I use Pdfcrowd to create invoices?
Yes, the generate_business_document capability creates professional invoices and receipts from your data. It turns structured information into polished PDFs.
How does Pdfcrowd handle images?
It can turn HTML content into images like PNG, JPG, or WebP. This is great for capturing visual snapshots of web components or specific sections of a page.
Can I extract text from a PDF file?
Yes, you can pull all plain text out of a PDF file. This makes it easy for your agent to read and summarize long documents without you having to copy-paste anything.
Can I customize the layout of the PDFs?
Yes, you can specify page sizes, margins, and orientations. This ensures your final documents look exactly how you want them to every single time.
Does Pdfcrowd work with any AI client?
Yes, it works with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and any other MCP-compatible client. You can connect it once and use it across your entire workflow.
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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