TextIn OCR MCP

What is TextIn OCR MCP?

TextIn OCR MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that integrates TextIn's optical character recognition capabilities, enabling AI assistants such as Cursor, Claude, and Cline to perform OCR tasks through a standardized interface.

How to use TextIn OCR MCP?

Install and configure via npx in any MCP-compatible client. Provide your TextIn APP_ID and APP_SECRET as environment variables, optionally set MCP_SERVER_REQUEST_TIMEOUT. Example configuration for Cursor uses the command npx -y @intsig/server-textin with the required environment variables.

Key features of TextIn OCR MCP

• Works with any MCP client (Cursor, Claude, Cline, etc.)
• Simple setup via npx package
• Requires TextIn APP_ID and APP_SECRET for authentication
• Configurable request timeout (default 600000 ms)
• Leverages TextIn’s OCR service

Use cases of TextIn OCR MCP

• Extracting text from images within AI coding assistants
• Automating document digitization workflows
• Enabling OCR capabilities in agentic AI tools

FAQ from TextIn OCR MCP

How do I register a TextIn account?

Visit the TextIn registration page at https://www.textin.com/user/login?from=mcp.so to create an account.

How do I get my TextIn APP_ID and APP_SECRET?

Follow the official TextIn guide at https://www.textin.com/doc/guide/account/%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E8%8E%B7%E5%8F%96app%20id?status=first to obtain your credentials.

What clients are supported?

Any client that supports the Model Context Protocol, including Cursor, Claude, and Cline.

Is a timeout setting available?

Yes, you can set the environment variable MCP_SERVER_REQUEST_TIMEOUT (in milliseconds) to control the request timeout.