Claude Printer MCP
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About Claude Printer MCP
A simple MCP server for printing files from Claude
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"claude-printer-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/claude-printer-mcp/index.js"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is Claude Printer MCP?
Claude Printer MCP is a simple Model Context Protocol server that enables Claude Desktop to print text content directly to a local printer. It also provides the ability to list available printers on your system. The server is intended for Mac users with Node.js installed and a working printer connected.
How to use Claude Printer MCP?
Install the server by cloning the repository, running npm install and npm start; it will listen at http://localhost:3000/mcp. In Claude Desktop, run the install_local_mcp_server command with the full path to the cloned folder. Once installed, Claude can call two functions: print_file and list_printers.
Key features of Claude Printer MCP
- Print text content directly from Claude Desktop
- List all available printers on your Mac system
- Simple installation via npm and a single command
- Runs as a local HTTP server on port 3000
- Mac‑only; requires Node.js
Use cases of Claude Printer MCP
- Print a document or report generated by Claude without leaving the chat
- Quickly check which printers are available before sending a print job
- Automate printing of formatted text outputs from Claude
- Use in workflows where a physical copy of AI‑generated content is needed
FAQ from Claude Printer MCP
What prerequisites are needed to run Claude Printer MCP?
Node.js must be installed on your Mac, and you need a working printer connected to your system.
How do I install the server?
Clone the repository, run npm install to install dependencies, then run npm start to start the server at http://localhost:3000/mcp.
How do I connect Claude Desktop to this server?
In Claude Desktop, use the install_local_mcp_server command and provide the absolute path to the cloned folder.
Which functions does Claude Printer MCP expose?
It exposes print_file (to print text content) and list_printers (to show available printers).
Does the server work on Windows or Linux?
The README specifies that a Mac is required; it does not mention support for other operating systems.
Frequently asked questions
What prerequisites are needed to run Claude Printer MCP?
Node.js must be installed on your Mac, and you need a working printer connected to your system.
How do I install the server?
Clone the repository, run `npm install` to install dependencies, then run `npm start` to start the server at `http://localhost:3000/mcp`.
How do I connect Claude Desktop to this server?
In Claude Desktop, use the `install_local_mcp_server` command and provide the absolute path to the cloned folder.
Which functions does Claude Printer MCP expose?
It exposes `print_file` (to print text content) and `list_printers` (to show available printers).
Does the server work on Windows or Linux?
The README specifies that a Mac is required; it does not mention support for other operating systems.
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