PDF Reader

by algonacci

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Provides functionality to read and extract content from protected and unprotected PDF files, enabling document analysis, content indexing, and data extraction workflows.

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Repository: algonacci/mcp-unlock-pdf
License: MIT

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- Allows reading of protected PDF files.
- Simple configuration via MCP settings file.
- Uses uv for execution with a Python script.
- Integrates directly into MCP client workflows.

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name PDF Reader

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) uv
Arguments
- Argument 1 --directory
- Argument 2 %USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf
- Argument 3 run
- Argument 4 python
- Argument 5 main.py
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

For this MCP server to work, add the following configuration to your MCP config file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unlock_pdf": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
        "run",
        "python",
        "main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "pdf reader": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
                "run",
                "python",
                "main.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "--directory",
        "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
        "run",
        "python",
        "main.py"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "uv"
}

Macos

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "--directory",
        "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
        "run",
        "python",
        "main.py"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "uv"
}

Windows

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "--directory",
        "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
        "run",
        "python",
        "main.py"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "uv"
}

mcp-unlock-pdf

MCP server to give client the ability read protected (or un-unprotected) PDF

Usage

For this MCP server to work, add the following configuration to your MCP config file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unlock_pdf": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
        "run",
        "python",
        "main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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