MarkItDown MCP Server

@KorigamiK

About MarkItDown MCP Server

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

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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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