MCP.so
Sign In

MarkItDown MCP Server

@KorigamiK

Repository

About MarkItDown MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that converts various file formats to Markdown using the MarkItDown utility.

#python#mcp#mcp-server

Basic information

Category

Other

License

MIT

Runtime

python

Transports

stdio

Publisher

KorigamiK

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markitdown_mcp_server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "@KorigamiK/markitdown_mcp_server",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

No tools detected

We auto-extract tools from the README. The maintainer can list them under a ## Tools heading to populate this section.

Overview

What is MarkItDown MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that converts various file formats to Markdown using the MarkItDown utility. It is designed for use with any MCP-compliant client, such as Zed Editor or Claude Desktop.

How to use MarkItDown MCP Server?

Install via Smithery (npx -y @smithery/cli install @KorigamiK/markitdown_mcp_server --client claude) or manually (clone repo, run uv install). Configure your MCP client to run the server with uv run markitdown-mcp, then use the command /md <file> to convert a file to Markdown.

Key features of MarkItDown MCP Server

  • Converts PDF, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel files to Markdown
  • Extracts EXIF metadata and performs OCR on images
  • Transcribes speech and reads EXIF from audio files
  • Handles HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, and ZIP archives
  • Integrates with any MCP-compatible editor or tool

Use cases of MarkItDown MCP Server

  • Convert a PDF document to Markdown for note-taking or analysis
  • Extract text and metadata from images using OCR
  • Transcribe audio recordings and extract EXIF data
  • Process bulk office files (docx, xlsx, pptx) into unified Markdown
  • Unpack ZIP archives and convert all contained files in one step

FAQ from MarkItDown MCP Server

What file formats are supported?

PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Images (EXIF and OCR), Audio (EXIF and speech transcription), HTML, text-based formats (CSV, JSON, XML), and ZIP files (iterates over contents).

How do I install MarkItDown MCP Server?

You can install it automatically via Smithery for Claude Desktop, or manually by cloning the repository and running uv install.

Which MCP clients are supported?

Any MCP-compliant client from modelcontextprotocol.io/clients, including Zed Editor and Claude Desktop.

Does the server require any special dependencies?

Yes, it requires uv for installation and has dependencies managed via uv install. No database or external service is mentioned.

What is the license?

MIT License.

Comments

More Other MCP servers

Inbox Zero AI

elie222

The world's best AI personal assistant for email. Open source app to help you reach inbox zero fast.

11.6K

Mcp

browsermcp

Browser MCP is a Model Context Provider (MCP) server that allows AI applications to control your browser

6.8K

AutoBrowser MCP

autobrowser-ai

Browser MCP is a Model Context Provider (MCP) server that allows AI applications to control your browser

6.8K

Inbox Zero AI MCP

elie222

The world's best AI personal assistant for email. Open source app to help you reach inbox zero fast.

11.6K

FastMCP v2 🚀

jlowin

🚀 The fast, Pythonic way to build MCP servers and clients.

26.0K