PDF (MCP)
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 70/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 2.0.3 · Package @modelcontextprotocol/server-pdf · Repo modelcontextprotocol/ext-apps
Summary: PDF (MCP) requires credentials or a backing service before it will list tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | npm install @modelcontextprotocol/server-pdf (Node 20, Linux) succeeded in 2s. |
| handshake | fail | 0 | Server did not complete the handshake without credentials or a backing service (wed hosts, or use authentication to protect your server. MCP server listening on http://localhost:3001/mcp timeout 45s). |
| maintenance | pass | 25 | Repo pushed 26 days before test; 2,996 GitHub stars. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (README shipped in npm package). |
| license | pass | 10 | MIT (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Not yet tested (no tools/list response without credentials).
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
Not available (handshake did not complete without credentials).
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"pdf-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-pdf"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is PDF (MCP) deprecated?
No. @modelcontextprotocol/server-pdf was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces PDF (MCP)?
Nothing; PDF (MCP) is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does PDF (MCP) need an API key?
Unknown. It did not complete the handshake in our test without credentials or a backing service, and gave no clear credential message.
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