MarkItDown MCP Server

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

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Overview

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

To use the server, you can install it via Smithery or manually clone the repository and install dependencies. Once set up, it can be integrated with any MCP client, such as Zed Editor, to convert files to Markdown.

Converts multiple file formats (PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Images, Audio, HTML, Text-based formats, ZIP files) to Markdown. - Supports integration with any MCP-compliant client. - Easy installation via Smithery or manual setup.

Converting academic papers in PDF format to Markdown for easier editing.
Transforming PowerPoint presentations into Markdown for web publishing.
Extracting text from images and audio files and converting them to Markdown format.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MarkItDown 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": {
    "markitdown-mcp-server-korigamik": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-markitdown-mcp-server-korigamik"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "markitdown-mcp-server-korigamik": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-markitdown-mcp-server-korigamik"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What file formats does MarkItDown MCP Server support?

It supports PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Images, Audio, HTML, Text-based formats, and ZIP files.

How do I install MarkItDown MCP Server?

You can install it via Smithery or manually by cloning the repository and installing dependencies.

Can I use MarkItDown MCP Server with any MCP client?

Yes, it works with any MCP-compliant client.

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