Stirling PDF Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Automate PDF watermarking, signing, and instance monitoring.
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Why people use Stirling PDF
Stirling PDF for Automated Document Security
This Connector lets you skip the browser entirely. You tell your agent what to do, and it handles the commands. You get your processed files back without ever leaving your chat interface.
What Vinkius changes
It turns your self-hosted PDF suite into a voice-activated command center.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Legal document batching
A lawyer asks the agent to sign 50 contracts with a specific location certificate using `cert_sign`.
- Real-world use case 02
Marketing asset conversion
A designer converts a folder of product photos into a PDF catalog using `img_to_pdf`.
- Real-world use case 03
Admin health checks
A sysadmin asks for the current request load and version using `get_load` and `get_status`.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Stirling PDF capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Stirling PDF.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Stirling PDF.
- 01 Capability
Get all requests
Check the total count of POST requests across all your endpoints. This helps you see how many actions are being performed.
- 02 Capability
Cert sign
Sign a PDF document using a specific certificate for legal or security purposes. This helps you maintain compliance without manual signing.
- 03 Capability
Get all unique requests
See how many unique users have hit your endpoints recently. This is useful for tracking reach.
- 04 Capability
Get load
Get the total count of GET requests to monitor your instance traffic. This keeps you informed on current usage.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Stirling PDF.
- 05 Capability
Get prometheus metrics
Pull detailed Prometheus metrics for deep observability into your pipeline. This is for advanced monitoring needs.
- 06 Capability
Get requests
Retrieve the total count of POST requests for your instance. This gives you a quick pulse on activity.
- 07 Capability
Get status
Check the current application status and version information. This ensures your setup is running correctly.
- 08 Capability
Get unique requests
Get the count of unique users specifically for POST requests. This helps refine your user analytics.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Stirling PDF.
- 09 Capability
Img to pdf
Convert an image file into a high-quality PDF document. This saves you from having to use external conversion software.
- 10 Capability
Run generic capability
Execute any Stirling PDF capability by ID, such as merging or splitting files. This gives you access to the full suite of features.
- 11 Capability
Add watermark
Apply a text watermark with custom opacity and font size to a PDF. This is perfect for branding and security.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Stirling PDF to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Stirling PDF 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_ex3cIfED6ID0iEuNTGmKIKMGxP4UB2LSaslRsUJV/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 Stirling PDF, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Stirling PDF for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ex3cIfED6ID0iEuNTGmKIKMGxP4UB2LSaslRsUJV/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 Stirling PDF URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Stirling PDF in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"stirling-pdf": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ex3cIfED6ID0iEuNTGmKIKMGxP4UB2LSaslRsUJV/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 Stirling PDF
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Stirling PDF, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"stirling-pdf": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ex3cIfED6ID0iEuNTGmKIKMGxP4UB2LSaslRsUJV/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 Stirling PDF
Ask Copilot: "Using Stirling PDF, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"stirling-pdf": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ex3cIfED6ID0iEuNTGmKIKMGxP4UB2LSaslRsUJV/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 Stirling PDF
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Stirling PDF, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"stirling-pdf": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ex3cIfED6ID0iEuNTGmKIKMGxP4UB2LSaslRsUJV/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 Stirling PDF
Ask Cline: "Using Stirling PDF, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add stirling-pdf --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ex3cIfED6ID0iEuNTGmKIKMGxP4UB2LSaslRsUJV/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 Stirling PDF
Ask Claude: "Using Stirling PDF, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Stirling PDF can move forward.
This is for anyone who deals with high-volume PDF tasks and wants to stop clicking through web interfaces. It's for the admin watching instance logs and the legal clerk signing off on contracts.
Document Specialist
Handles bulk watermarking and conversion for client reports without manual uploads.
System Administrator
Monitors the health and request load of a self-hosted PDF instance in real-time.
Legal Assistant
Quickly applies digital signatures and metadata to sensitive contracts via chat.
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Digify
Share documents securely with dynamic watermarks, access controls, and analytics that show exactly who viewed each page.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Stirling PDF connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Stirling PDF.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Stirling PDF MCP help me sign documents?
Yes, it allows your agent to apply digital signatures to PDF files using your existing certificates.
How do I use the Stirling PDF MCP for watermarking?
You can simply tell your agent to add a watermark with specific text, opacity, and font settings.
Can I use the Stirling PDF MCP to monitor my instance?
Yes, it provides capabilities to check your application status, version, and request loads in real-time.
Does the Stirling PDF MCP support image conversion?
It can convert images into PDF documents directly through your agent's chat interface.
Is the Stirling PDF MCP good for enterprise monitoring?
It includes capabilities for Prometheus metrics, which are perfect for deep observability into your processing pipeline.
Can I use the Stirling PDF MCP to merge files?
Yes, you can use the generic capability runner to access specialized features like merging or splitting PDFs.
Can I add a text watermark to a PDF document using this server?
Yes! Use the add_watermark capability. You can specify the text, font size, and opacity to apply a professional watermark to any PDF file provided in base64 format.
How do I monitor the traffic and load on my Stirling PDF instance?
You can use get_requests to see POST counts, get_load for GET requests, or get_prometheus_metrics if you are on the Enterprise tier for detailed observability.
Is it possible to perform other operations like merging or splitting PDFs?
Yes, the run_generic_tool action allows you to execute any Stirling PDF capability by its ID (e.g., 'merge-pdfs' or 'split-pages') by passing the required parameters.
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