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io.github.atarkowska/fastmcp-pdftools

An MCP server that provides [describe what your server does]

Developer ToolsPythonv0.1.3

PDF Reader

mcp-name: io.github.atarkowska/fastmcp-pdftools

This project is a simple PDF reader server allowing to read PDF files.

Configuration

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fastmcp-pdftools": {
            "command": "uvx",
            "args": [
                "fastmcp-pdftools"
            ]
        }
    }
}

License

This project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0). See the LICENSE file for details.

Installation

Source-derived launch command. Check the maintainer’s required arguments and credentials before running:

bash
uvx fastmcp-pdftools

Set up in your AI client

Merge this template into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Keep existing servers. Add any arguments, credentials, and permissions required by the maintainer; this template has not been install-tested.

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-atarkowska-fastmcp-pdftools": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "fastmcp-pdftools"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. Confirm the server appears connected in the client’s tool list, then try a read-only example from its documentation.

Claude Desktop setup reference

Package

fastmcp-pdftoolspypi

Compatible MCP Clients

io.github.atarkowska/fastmcp-pdftools works with any MCP-compatible client. Copy the config snippet from the Configuration section above and add it to the file shown for your client, then restart the application.

  • Claude Desktop~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonRestart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect.
  • Cursor~/.cursor/mcp.jsonRestart Cursor for changes to take effect.
  • VS Code.vscode/mcp.jsonReload VS Code window for changes to take effect.
  • Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonRestart Windsurf for changes to take effect.
  • Claude Code.mcp.jsonSave at the project root, then start Claude Code in that project and review the MCP server approval prompt. Keep real credentials out of shared files.

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