Foxit PDF API MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that expose Foxit PDF Services API operations as tools for AI agents like Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible applications. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting API integration tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-04-17 · ★ 12 · #154 OF 250 MAINTAINED API INTEGRATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Foxit PDF API MCP Server

Claude Code

claude mcp add foxitsoftware-foxit-pdf-api-mcp-server -- npx -y @foxitsoftware/foxit-pdf-api-mcp-server

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "foxitsoftware-foxit-pdf-api-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@foxitsoftware/foxit-pdf-api-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

npm package @foxitsoftware/foxit-pdf-api-mcp-server - published under the repo owner's npm scope (@foxitsoftware)

registry namespace io.github.foxitsoftware is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Foxit PDF API MCP Server

Foxit PDF API MCP Server is maintained by foxitsoftware. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jul 2025.

04 · Facts

category
API integration - ranked #154 of 250 actively-maintained API integration servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry
io.github.foxitsoftware/foxit-pdf-api-mcp-server (active, first published 2025-12-16 · 2 versions)
packages
npm:@foxitsoftware/foxit-pdf-api-mcp-server

05 · Foxit PDF API MCP Server FAQ

What is Foxit PDF API MCP Server?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that expose Foxit PDF Services API operations as tools for AI agents like Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible applications. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Foxit PDF API MCP Server still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-04-17. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Foxit PDF API MCP Server?

Run `npx -y @foxitsoftware/foxit-pdf-api-mcp-server`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Foxit PDF API MCP Server run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

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