PDF Reader (PDF Agent Stack) MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server specialized in deciphering PDF internal structures. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

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

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-09-28 · ★ 2 · #166 OF 998 MAINTAINED OTHER · VERIFIED 2026-09-30

MIT · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install PDF Reader (PDF Agent Stack)

Claude Code

claude mcp add shuji-bonji-pdf-reader-mcp -- npx -y @shuji-bonji/pdf-reader-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shuji-bonji-pdf-reader-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shuji-bonji/pdf-reader-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

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 MIT - declared in the repository

npm package @shuji-bonji/pdf-reader-mcp - published under the repo owner's npm scope (@shuji-bonji)

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

03 · Who maintains PDF Reader (PDF Agent Stack)

PDF Reader (PDF Agent Stack) is maintained by shuji-bonji. We track 6 MCP servers from shuji-bonji - 6 actively maintained, 8 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Feb 2026. Full record: all servers from shuji-bonji.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/shuji-bonji/pdf-reader-mcp
website: https://shuji-bonji.github.io/pdf-agent-stack/
category: other - ranked #166 of 998 actively-maintained other servers as of 2026-09-30.
registry: io.github.shuji-bonji/pdf-reader-mcp (active, first published 2026-09-19)
packages: npm:@shuji-bonji/pdf-reader-mcp

05 · PDF Reader (PDF Agent Stack) FAQ

What is PDF Reader (PDF Agent Stack)?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server specialized in deciphering PDF internal structures. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is PDF Reader (PDF Agent Stack) still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-09-30, its last commit was 2026-09-28. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install PDF Reader (PDF Agent Stack)?

Run `npx -y @shuji-bonji/pdf-reader-mcp`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does PDF Reader (PDF Agent Stack) 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.

06 · Alternatives to PDF Reader (PDF Agent Stack)

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