PDF Modifier MCP Server

CLI + MCP server + Web UI for PDF text replacement with font style preservation. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People who work with pdf and want it reachable from Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-09-09 · ★ 2 · #480 OF 945 MAINTAINED OTHER · VERIFIED 2026-09-18

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01 · Install PDF Modifier

Claude Code

claude mcp add mlorentedev-pdf-modifier-mcp -- uvx pdf-modifier-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mlorentedev-pdf-modifier-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pdf-modifier-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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Gemini CLI · mcpServers

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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

pypi package pdf-modifier-mcp - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

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

03 · What PDF Modifier can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Latest releases

v1.8.0 · 2026-08-06

1.8.0 (2026-08-06) · PDF preview - element grouping, click-to-locate, precise highlight (#118) · archive WEB-002 (PR #121 merged) + pdf.js/grouping lesson

v1.7.1 · 2026-06-24

1.7.1 (2026-06-24) · sync uv.lock version with pyproject.toml (1.7.0)

v1.7.0 · 2026-06-24

1.7.0 (2026-06-24) · Docker multi-stage builds, compose stack, Makefile targets

04 · Who maintains PDF Modifier

PDF Modifier is maintained by mlorentedev. We track 2 MCP servers from mlorentedev - 2 actively maintained, 12 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Jan 2026. Full record: all servers from mlorentedev.

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05 · Facts

repository: github.com/mlorentedev/pdf-modifier-mcp
category: other - ranked #480 of 945 actively-maintained other servers as of 2026-09-18.
release cadence: 5 releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-08-06)
registry: io.github.mlorentedev/pdf-modifier-mcp (active, first published 2026-03-08 · 9 versions)
packages: pypi:pdf-modifier-mcp

06 · PDF Modifier FAQ

What is PDF Modifier?

CLI + MCP server + Web UI for PDF text replacement with font style preservation. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is PDF Modifier still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-09-18, its last commit was 2026-09-09 and it shipped 5 releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install PDF Modifier?

Run `uvx pdf-modifier-mcp`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does PDF Modifier run locally?

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

07 · Alternatives to PDF Modifier

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