// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MCP PDF TOOLS

46 tools from the MCP PDF MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 46 MCP PDF TOOLS

READ 25 tools

Read analyze_layout Analyze PDF page layout including text blocks, columns, and spacing Read analyze_pdf_health Comprehensive PDF health and quality analysis Read analyze_pdf_security Analyze PDF security features and potential issues Read classify_content Classify and analyze PDF content type and structure Read compare_pdfs Compare two PDFs for differences in text, structure, and metadata Read detect_watermarks Detect and analyze watermarks in PDF Read extract_all_annotations Extract all annotations (notes, highlights, stamps) from PDF Read extract_charts Extract and analyze charts, diagrams, and visual elements from PDF Read extract_form_data Extract form fields and their values from PDF forms Read extract_images Extract images from PDF with custom output path and clean summary Read extract_links Extract all links from PDF with comprehensive filtering and analysis options Read extract_metadata Extract comprehensive PDF metadata Read extract_tables Extract tables from PDF with automatic method selection Read extract_text Extract text from PDF with intelligent method selection Read get_document_structure Extract document structure including headers, sections, and metadata Read get_server_info Get comprehensive server information and available capabilities Read is_scanned_pdf Check if a PDF is scanned/image-based Read list_capabilities List all available PDF processing capabilities Read list_tools_by_category List all available tools organized by functional category Read ocr_pdf Perform OCR on scanned PDFs Read pdf_to_markdown Convert PDF to markdown with MCP resource URIs for images Read server_info Get comprehensive server information Read summarize_content Generate summary and key insights from PDF content Read validate_form_data Validate form data against rules and constraints Read validate_pdf_compatibility Check PDF compatibility and recommend optimal processing methods

WRITE 21 tools

Write optimize_pdf Optimize PDF file size and performance Write reorder_pdf_pages Reorder pages in a PDF document Write repair_pdf Attempt to repair corrupted or damaged PDF files Write rotate_pages Rotate specific pages by 90, 180, or 270 degrees Write split_pdf Split PDF into multiple files at specified pages Write split_pdf_by_bookmarks Split PDF into separate files using bookmarks as breakpoints Write split_pdf_by_pages Split PDF into separate files by page ranges Write add_date_field Add a date field with format validation to PDF Write add_field_validation Add validation rules to existing form fields Write add_form_fields Add form fields to an existing PDF Write add_highlights Add text highlights to specific text or areas in PDF Write add_radio_group Add a radio button group with mutual exclusion to PDF Write add_stamps Add approval stamps (Approved, Draft, Confidential, etc) to PDF Write add_sticky_notes Add sticky note comments to specific locations in PDF Write add_textarea_field Add a multi-line text area with word limits to PDF Write add_video_notes Add video sticky notes that embed and launch video content Write convert_to_images Convert PDF pages to image files Write create_form_pdf Create a new PDF form with interactive fields Write fill_form_pdf Fill an existing PDF form with data Write merge_pdfs Merge multiple PDFs into a single file Write merge_pdfs_advanced Advanced PDF merging with bookmark preservation and options

// FAQ

How many tools does the MCP PDF MCP server have? +

The MCP PDF MCP server exposes 46 tools across 2 categories: Read, Write.

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What risk categories do MCP PDF tools fall into? +

MCP PDF tools are categorised as Read (25), Write (21). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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