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A lightweight MCP server for calling MarkItDown.
Install Markitdown in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install markitdownInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add markitdown -- docker run -i --rm mcp/markitdownStep-by-step: how to install Markitdown
FAQ
Is Markitdown MCP free?
Yes, Markitdown MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Markitdown need an API key?
No, Markitdown runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Markitdown hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Markitdown in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Markitdown on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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