Paperless MCP - Document Management System

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Overview

Paperless MCP is an open-source document management system designed to streamline the handling of digital documents in enterprise environments, eliminating the need for physical paperwork and simplifying document workflows.

To use Paperless MCP, install the system by cloning the repository, setting up the environment, and running the server. You can upload, retrieve, and search documents using the provided API or CLI.

Secure cloud or on-premises document storage - OCR for scanned documents - Automated document classification - Role-based access control and audit logging - RESTful API for third-party integration - Intuitive web-based user interface

Managing invoices and financial documents
Storing and organizing employee records
Automating document workflows in enterprises

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Paperless MCP - Document Management System 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": {
    "paperless-mcp-server-pdangelmaier": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-paperless-mcp-server-pdangelmaier"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

Can Paperless MCP handle large volumes of documents?

Yes! It is designed to efficiently manage large document repositories.

Is Paperless MCP free to use?

Yes! It is open-source and free for everyone.

How secure is Paperless MCP?

It includes role-based access control, encryption, and compliance with industry standards.

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