// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

PDF TOOLKIT TOOLS

18 tools from the Pdf Toolkit MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 18 PDF TOOLKIT TOOLS

READ 1 tools

Read extract_pdf_pages Extract a subset of pages from a PDF into a new PDF. Specify pages as a list or range, e.g. "1,3,5-7".

WRITE 15 tools

Write add_page_numbers Stamp page numbers onto a PDF. Configure starting number, which pages to number, and placement (top/bottom ... Write add_watermark Stamp a text or image watermark onto every page of a PDF. For mode="text", provide `text`. For mode="image"... Write compress_pdf Reduce the file size of a PDF. Choose compression_level "low", "recommended" (default), or "extreme". Outpu... Write html_to_pdf Convert a local HTML file (.html or .htm) to a PDF. The HTML is rendered server-side; external assets refer... Write image_to_pdf Combine one or more images (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) into a single PDF, one image per page, in the order provided. Write merge_pdf Merge two or more PDF files into a single PDF, preserving order. Outputs a .pdf file on disk and returns it... Write office_to_pdf Convert a Microsoft Office document (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) to a PDF. Accepts .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx... Write pdf_to_jpg Convert a PDF to JPG images. In "pages" mode (default) each page becomes a JPG; in "extract" mode only embe... Write pdf_to_powerpoint Convert a PDF to a Microsoft PowerPoint .pptx presentation. Each PDF page becomes an editable slide; conver... Write pdf_to_word Convert a PDF to an editable Microsoft Word .docx document. Conversion quality depends on the source (scann... Write protect_pdf Add password protection to a PDF. Anyone opening the output will need the supplied password. Write repair_pdf Attempt to repair a damaged or malformed PDF. Useful for scanned PDFs that fail to open or render correctly... Write rotate_pdf Rotate pages in a PDF by 90, 180, or 270 degrees clockwise. Target specific pages with "pages" (e.g. "1,3,5... Write split_pdf Split a PDF into multiple PDFs by page ranges (e.g. "1-3,5-7") or into fixed-size chunks. Returns a .zip ar... Write unlock_pdf Remove password protection from a PDF. Requires the correct password. Produces an unprotected .pdf file on ...

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive pdf_to_excel Convert a PDF to a Microsoft Excel .xlsx spreadsheet. Works best when the source PDF contains clear tabular...

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute ocr_pdf Run OCR on a PDF to make scanned text selectable/searchable. Accepts one or more language codes (e.g. "eng"...

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Pdf Toolkit through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y pdf-toolkit-mcp

// FAQ

How many tools does the Pdf Toolkit MCP server have? +

The Pdf Toolkit MCP server exposes 18 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Pdf Toolkit tools? +

Route the Pdf Toolkit server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Pdf Toolkit tools fall into? +

Pdf Toolkit tools are categorised as Read (1), Write (15), Destructive (1), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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