Docling MCP

Overview

Docling MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that converts PDFs and other documents into structured formats optimized for AI applications. It integrates directly with AI assistants as a callable tool, enabling seamless document processing workflows.

The server runs locally via the Python package docling-mcp, installed through uvx. It communicates over stdio and requires an API key for authentication. Version v3.1.1 is available under the MIT license, with source code hosted at docling-project/docling-mcp on GitHub, where the project has accumulated 727 stars.

Docling MCP belongs to the File System category and works with MCP clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, and Zed. If you maintain this server, claim your listing to verify ownership and ensure the information stays accurate.

Installation

// claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docling_mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "docling-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}