Markdown to PDF MCP Server

Overview

The Markdown2PDF MCP Server enables AI models to convert Markdown documents into PDF files. It's part of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) system, providing a standardized way to generate high-quality PDFs from Markdown content.

Key Features

Available Tools

Quick Reference

Detailed Usage

use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "markdown2pdf",
  tool_name: "create_pdf_from_markdown",
  arguments: {
    markdown: "# Hello World\n\nThis is a test document.",
    outputFilename: "output.pdf",
    paperFormat: "a4",
    paperOrientation: "portrait",
    paperBorder: "1.5cm",
    watermark: "DRAFT",
    watermarkScope: "first-page",
    showPageNumbers: true,
  }
});

Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markdown2pdf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "markdown2pdf-mcp@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "M2P_OUTPUT_DIR": "/path/to/output/directory"
      }
    }
  }
}

When to Use This Server

Markdown-to-PDF closes the loop between AI-generated documents and shareable files. When an assistant produces markdown — a spec, a report, release notes — this server turns it into a finished PDF without leaving the session:

• Documentation exports — Generate a formatted PDF of a guide or runbook directly from the markdown the assistant just wrote.
• Client deliverables — Produce branded PDFs with custom styling, watermarks (e.g., "DRAFT"), and page numbers for reports that will be shared externally.
• Consistent formatting — Code-heavy markdown renders with syntax highlighting, so technical documents look right without manual cleanup.

For producing other asset types from an assistant, see Canva MCP for design output and YouTube Research MCP for video content.

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