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by KorigamiK·★ 71·Score 45

MCP server converting multiple file formats to Markdown using MarkItDown utility.

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Overview

The MarkItDown MCP server is a specialized tool that converts various file formats into Markdown, including PDF, Office documents, images, audio files, and archives. It leverages the MarkItDown utility to provide comprehensive document conversion capabilities, making it ideal for content ingestion and processing workflows. The server exposes a simple MCP interface with a straightforward `/md` command for file conversion.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

you:Converting research papers from PDF to Markdown for easier analysis and citation
you:Processing meeting recordings by transcribing audio and converting to Markdown notes
you:Automatically converting document collections from various formats into a unified Markdown archive
you:What file formats are supported?
you:How do I convert a file using this MCP server?

When to choose this

Choose this when you need to convert multiple document formats to Markdown for content analysis or research, especially when working with heterogeneous file collections.

When NOT to choose this

Not suitable for applications requiring high-fidelity document preservation with complex formatting, as the output is limited to Markdown.

Tools this server exposes

1 tool extracted from the README
  • /md

    Convert the specified file to Markdown

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Installation

Installation

Via Smithery
npx -y @smithery/cli install @KorigamiK/markitdown_mcp_server --client claude
Manual Installation
  1. Clone this repository
  2. Install dependencies:
uv install

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add the following to your Claude Desktop config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markitdown": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/markitdown_mcp_server",
        "run",
        "markitdown-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What file formats are supported?
The server supports PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, images (with OCR), audio (with transcription), HTML, text formats (CSV, JSON, XML), and ZIP files.
How do I convert a file using this MCP server?
Use the `/md <file>` command through your MCP client interface to convert the specified file to Markdown.

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