The file2markdown MCP server,
connected in one click.
Convert documents and web pages to clean Markdown: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, EPUB, scanned files, any URL. Connect the official file2markdown MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor through gate — one gateway URL, no config files, security-checked.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
Add file2markdown to your AI in one minute
Pick your client. Copy, paste, done — or let gate handle sign-ins and policies for you.
claude mcp add --transport http file2markdown https://mcp.file2markdown.ai/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
file2markdown · https://mcp.file2markdown.ai/mcp
What your AI can do with file2markdown
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “convert_url”: Fetch a URL (web page, PDF, Office doc, and more) and convert it to Markdown. Works on publicly accessible URLs. Web pages are converte.”
“Use “convert_base64”: Convert base64-encoded file contents to Markdown. filename is required and drives format detection (e.g. "report.docx"). Intended f.”
“Use “list_supported_formats”: List supported input formats, per-tier limits, and which features need Pro. Single source of truth — do not claim capabilities beyond w.”
“Use “usage_status”: Check your tier and remaining conversions before burning a call.”
How secure is the file2markdown MCP server?
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how file2markdown holds up.
Official endpoint
Operated by file2markdown (file2markdown.ai) at its documented MCP endpoint — not a third-party mirror or community re-host.
No sign-in needed
This server only exposes public data — no account and no credentials are involved when you connect.
Scanned before it goes live
gate checks every tool for prompt injection, hidden instructions, data-exfiltration hints, and over-broad permissions before the server is available through your gateway.
Watched for drift
If file2markdown adds or changes tools later, gate re-scans and alerts you — before your AI acts on the change.
Connected in three steps
Connect your gate
Add one gateway URL to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client. One-time setup, about two minutes.
Pick file2markdown
Choose file2markdown in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
Use it anywhere
file2markdown's tools are live in every AI client you've connected — with rules and logging built in.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
The actual tools file2markdown exposes
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
convert_url — Fetch a URL (web page, PDF, Office doc, and more) and convert it to Markdown. Works on publicly accessible URLs. Web pages are converte
convert_base64 — Convert base64-encoded file contents to Markdown. filename is required and drives format detection (e.g. "report.docx"). Intended f
list_supported_formats — List supported input formats, per-tier limits, and which features need Pro. Single source of truth — do not claim capabilities beyond w
usage_status — Check your tier and remaining conversions before burning a call.
Who runs the file2markdown MCP server?
The file2markdown MCP server at a glance
https://mcp.file2markdown.ai/mcpQuestions, answered
Is there an official file2markdown MCP server?
Yes — file2markdown operates its own remote MCP server at mcp.file2markdown.ai. gate connects you to that official endpoint and adds security scanning, per-tool access rules, and an activity log on top.
How do I connect file2markdown to Claude or ChatGPT?
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick file2markdown in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, file2markdown's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
Do I need to host anything?
No. file2markdown runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
Is the file2markdown MCP server safe to connect?
It's the vendor's official endpoint, and gate scans its tools for prompt injection and hidden instructions before it goes live, re-checks it whenever it changes, and lets you allow, block, or require approval for every single tool.
Is it free?
Yes — you can get started with gate for free and connect file2markdown in minutes. No credit card required.
Connect more than just file2markdown
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
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