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The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI assistants to interact with external services. With pdf noodle’s MCP integration, you can generate professional PDFs directly from conversations with AI tools like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT. 
AI Assistant  ───────▶  MCP Server  ───────▶  pdf noodle API
(Claude, Cursor,       (Local or              (PDF Generation)
 ChatGPT, etc.)         Remote)
The MCP server acts as a bridge between your AI assistant and the pdf noodle API, enabling natural language PDF generation.

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Why Use MCP?

Natural Language

Generate PDFs by simply describing what you need. No code required.

AI-Powered

Let AI handle the complexity of HTML formatting and PDF parameters.

Template Management

Create, list, and use templates directly from your AI assistant.

Best Practices Built-in

AI follows PDF best practices automatically for professional output.

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Connection Options

pdf noodle MCP supports two deployment modes to fit your workflow:

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Supported AI Assistants

AssistantRemoteLocalRecommended
Claude Desktop✅✅Local
Cursor✅✅Local
Windsurf✅✅Local
ChatGPT✅❌Remote
Claude.ai (Web)✅❌Remote
n8n✅❌Remote

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What You Can Do

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Generate PDFs

Use pre-built templates with dynamic data:
  • Invoices with line items and totals
  • Reports with charts and tables
  • Certificates with custom names and dates
  • Letters with personalized content
Convert any HTML directly to PDF:
  • Custom documents with full CSS control
  • Dynamic content generated by AI
  • Complex layouts with images and tables
  • Multi-page documents with headers/footers

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Manage Templates

  • List templates in your account
  • View template details and required variables
  • Create new templates using AI from natural language descriptions
  • Get template schemas to understand what data is needed

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Quick Example

Here’s how simple it is to generate a PDF with MCP: 
Create an invoice PDF for Acme Corp with the following:
- Invoice number: INV-2025-001
- Client: John Smith, 123 Main St
- Items: Web Development ($2,500), Hosting ($500), Support ($300)
- Due date: March 1, 2025

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Next Steps

Setup Guide

Configure MCP for your AI assistant

Tools Reference

Explore all available MCP tools

Examples

Real-world prompts and use cases

Best Practices

Learn the PDF Best Practices skill

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Resources