MCP Unlock Pdf

@algonacci

Basic information

About MCP Unlock Pdf

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

MCP Unlock Pdf config

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

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

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Overview

What is mcp-unlock-pdf?

mcp-unlock-pdf is an MCP server designed to give a client the ability to read protected (or "un-unprotected") PDF files. It acts as an intermediary between an MCP client and PDF documents that have restrictions or passwords.

How to use mcp-unlock-pdf?

Use mcp-unlock-pdf by adding the following JSON configuration to your MCP config file. The server uses the uv command to run a Python script (main.py) located in a specific directory. Replace %USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf with the actual path to the server folder.

Key features of mcp-unlock-pdf

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.

Use cases of mcp-unlock-pdf

Unlocking password-protected PDF documents for reading.
Providing access to restricted PDF content through an MCP client.
Enabling automated workflows that require reading locked PDFs.

Frequently asked questions

What does mcp-unlock-pdf do?

It gives the client the ability to read protected (or un-unprotected) PDF files. The server acts as a bridge to unlock or remove restrictions from those PDFs.

How do I configure mcp-unlock-pdf?

Add the provided JSON configuration to your MCP config file. The key parts are the `command` (`uv`) and `args`, which include the path to the server directory and the Python script `main.py`.

What directory does the configuration assume?

The example configuration uses `%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf` as the server directory. You must adjust this path to match where you have cloned or stored the server code.

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