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Handwriting OCR MCP server

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Convert handwritten and printed text to Markdown and structured data with unparalleled accuracy.

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Overview

The Handwriting OCR MCP Server is a tool that converts handwritten and printed text into Markdown and structured data with high accuracy.

To use the Handwriting OCR MCP Server, you need to install it via Smithery or manually for the Claude Desktop application, upload your documents, and retrieve the OCR results.

  • Upload images and PDF documents for text conversion. - Check the status of your uploads. - Retrieve the converted text in Markdown format.
  1. Converting handwritten notes into digital text.
  2. Extracting text from printed documents for editing.
  3. Integrating OCR capabilities into applications using the Handwriting OCR API.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Handwriting OCR MCP server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-handwriting-ocr-mcp-server-handwriting-ocr"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is required to use the Handwriting OCR MCP Server?

You need Node.js installed and an active account with an API token from the Handwriting OCR Platform.

Can I use it for both handwritten and printed text?

Yes! The server is designed to handle both types of text.

Where can I find support?

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