The PDF Tools MCP server,
connected in one click.
Free PDF tools for AI agents: merge, split, rotate, watermark, page numbers, metadata, flatten. Connect the official PDF Tools 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 PDF Tools 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 pdf-tools https://pdfia.com/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
PDF Tools · https://pdfia.com/mcp
What your AI can do with PDF Tools
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “merge_pdfs”: Merge multiple PDF files into one, in the order given. Returns the merged PDF as base64.”
“Use “split_pdf”: Split a PDF into parts. Provide ranges like "1-3, 5, 8-10" (each comma group becomes one output PDF), or omit ranges to get every page as it.”
“Use “extract_pages”: Extract the given pages into a new PDF (original order). Returns base64.”
“Use “remove_pages”: Delete the given pages from a PDF. Returns the remaining document as base64.”
How secure is the PDF Tools MCP server?
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how PDF Tools holds up.
Official endpoint
Operated by PDF Tools (pdfia.com) 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 PDF Tools 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 PDF Tools
Choose PDF Tools in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
Use it anywhere
PDF Tools'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 PDF Tools exposes
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
merge_pdfs — Merge multiple PDF files into one, in the order given. Returns the merged PDF as base64.
split_pdf — Split a PDF into parts. Provide ranges like "1-3, 5, 8-10" (each comma group becomes one output PDF), or omit ranges to get every page as it
extract_pages — Extract the given pages into a new PDF (original order). Returns base64.
remove_pages — Delete the given pages from a PDF. Returns the remaining document as base64.
rotate_pdf — Rotate pages clockwise by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. Rotates all pages unless a page list is given. Returns base64.
watermark_pdf — Stamp a diagonal text watermark (e.g. "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT") across every page. Returns base64.
add_page_numbers — Stamp page numbers onto every page of a PDF. Returns base64.
get_pdf_metadata — Read a PDF's document properties (title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, dates, page count).
+ 2 more tools once connected
Who runs the PDF Tools MCP server?
The PDF Tools MCP server at a glance
https://pdfia.com/mcpQuestions, answered
Is there an official PDF Tools MCP server?
Yes — PDF Tools operates its own remote MCP server at pdfia.com. 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 PDF Tools to Claude or ChatGPT?
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick PDF Tools in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, PDF Tools's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
Do I need to host anything?
No. PDF Tools runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
Is the PDF Tools 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 PDF Tools in minutes. No credit card required.
Connect more than just PDF Tools
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
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