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MCP Server for Markdown to PDF conversion.
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MCP Server for Markdown to PDF conversion.
Description
This server provides a tool to convert Markdown text to PDF files using the convert_markdown library. It's designed to work as an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that can be integrated with various AI assistants and applications.
Features
- Convert Markdown text to well-formatted PDF files
- Random filename generation using UUID to avoid conflicts
- Configurable output directory via environment variables
- Returns resource links with metadata for easy integration
- Built on FastMCP for reliable MCP server functionality
Installation
You can install and run this tool using uvx:
uvx --from md2pdf-mcp md2pdf
Usage
As MCP Server
Configure the server in your MCP client configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"md2pdf": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["--from", "md2pdf-mcp", "md2pdf"],
"env": {
"PDF_OUTPUT_DIR": "/path/to/output/folder"
}
}
}
}
Available Tools
The server provides one tool:
convert_md_to_pdf
Converts Markdown text to a PDF file.
Parameters:
markdown_text(string): The Markdown content to convert
Returns: A JSON string containing:
type: "resource_link"uri: File URI of the generated PDFname: Generated filename (UUID-based)mimeType: "application/pdf"annotations: Metadata including audience, priority, and last modified timestamp
Environment Variables
PDF_OUTPUT_DIR: Directory where PDF files will be saved (defaults to user's home directory)
Example Usage
Once the server is running, you can call the tool through your MCP client:
{
"mcpServers": {
"md2pdf": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["--from", "md2pdf-mcp", "md2pdf"],
"env": {
"PDF_OUTPUT_DIR": "/path/to/output/folder"
}
}
}
}
License
MIT License
Install Md2pdf in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install md2pdf-mcpInstalls 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 md2pdf-mcp -- uvx md2pdf-mcpFAQ
Is Md2pdf MCP free?
Yes, Md2pdf MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Md2pdf need an API key?
No, Md2pdf runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Md2pdf hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Md2pdf in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Md2pdf 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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