mcp-unlock-pdf

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About mcp-unlock-pdf

MCP server to give client the ability read protected (or un-unprotected) PDF

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unlock_pdf": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf",
        "run",
        "python",
        "main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is mcp-unlock-pdf?

mcp-unlock-pdf is an MCP server designed to give a client the ability to read protected (or "un-unprotected") PDF files. It acts as an intermediary between an MCP client and PDF documents that have restrictions or passwords.

How to use mcp-unlock-pdf?

Use mcp-unlock-pdf by adding the following JSON configuration to your MCP config file. The server uses the uv command to run a Python script (main.py) located in a specific directory. Replace %USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf with the actual path to the server folder.

Key features of mcp-unlock-pdf

Allows reading of protected PDF files.
Simple configuration via MCP settings file.
Uses uv for execution with a Python script.
Integrates directly into MCP client workflows.

Use cases of mcp-unlock-pdf

Unlocking password-protected PDF documents for reading.
Providing access to restricted PDF content through an MCP client.
Enabling automated workflows that require reading locked PDFs.

FAQ from mcp-unlock-pdf

What does mcp-unlock-pdf do?

It gives the client the ability to read protected (or un-unprotected) PDF files. The server acts as a bridge to unlock or remove restrictions from those PDFs.

How do I configure mcp-unlock-pdf?

Add the provided JSON configuration to your MCP config file. The key parts are the command (uv) and args, which include the path to the server directory and the Python script main.py.

What directory does the configuration assume?

The example configuration uses %USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf as the server directory. You must adjust this path to match where you have cloned or stored the server code.

Frequently asked questions

What does mcp-unlock-pdf do?

It gives the client the ability to read protected (or un-unprotected) PDF files. The server acts as a bridge to unlock or remove restrictions from those PDFs.

How do I configure mcp-unlock-pdf?

Add the provided JSON configuration to your MCP config file. The key parts are the `command` (`uv`) and `args`, which include the path to the server directory and the Python script `main.py`.

What directory does the configuration assume?

The example configuration uses `%USERPROFILE%/Documents/GitHub/mcp-unlock-pdf` as the server directory. You must adjust this path to match where you have cloned or stored the server code.