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PDF Reader MCP

Server key: pdf-reader Type: stdio Command: npx @sylphx/pdf-reader-mcp

Provides PDF document extraction capabilities for reading and processing PDF files — workshop materials, design specifications, technical documentation, and other documents.

Capabilities​

  • Extract text content from PDF documents.
  • Read PDF metadata (title, author, page count).
  • Process multi-page documents for structured information extraction.

Which Agents Use It​

AgentWhen
Business AnalystExtracting content from workshop materials, design briefs, and meeting notes in PDF format
Context EngineerReading technical documentation, requirement specifications, and reference materials
ArchitectProcessing architecture documents, technical specifications, and design documentation

Configuration​

{
  "pdf-reader": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": ["@sylphx/pdf-reader-mcp"],
    "type": "stdio"
  }
}

Usage Notes​

  • The PDF Reader runs locally via npx as a stdio MCP server.
  • Provide file paths to PDF documents for extraction.
  • Works well with the Business Analyst workflow for processing workshop transcripts and design documents that are only available in PDF format.