What is the key difference between Pdf Tools MCP and Hushvert MCP?

Pdf Tools MCP belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution, while Hushvert MCP belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Pdf Tools MCP or Hushvert MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Pdf Tools MCP and Hushvert MCP free or paid?

Pdf Tools MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Hushvert MCP operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Pdf Tools MCP lists 5 tools with 3 views and 32 GitHub stars. Hushvert MCP lists 4 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Pdf Tools MCP and Hushvert MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Pdf Tools MCP vs Hushvert MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Pdf Tools MCP and Hushvert MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Pdf Tools MCP

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Hushvert MCP

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Pdf Tools MCP if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose Hushvert MCP if your workspace requires Other Tools and Integrations integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Pdf Tools MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Local PDF page rendering, Remote PDF rendering and downloading, Metadata and text extraction.

Explore Pdf Tools MCP Details

Choose Hushvert MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: HUSHVERT_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: convert_file, convert_poll, list_formats.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Pdf Tools MCP danielkennedy1 Other Tools and Integrations	Hushvert MCP hushvert Other Tools and Integrations
Summary	PDF download, view & manipulation utilities.	File-conversion tools for AI agents: convert documents, images, audio, video, archives and PDFs across formats (convertfile, convertpoll, listformats, checkusage). Runs local-doable conversions in the browser and refuses to bill for them. Backed by hushvert.com.
Category & Scope	Other Tools and Integrations

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Pdf Tools MCP Tools (5)

Local PDF page rendering

Remote PDF rendering and downloading

Metadata and text extraction

Page snippets and long-page merging

Multi-document page fusion

Hushvert MCP Tools (4)

convert_file

Convert a local file to another format using the hushvert hosted API. The file is uploaded to the API, converted server-side, and deleted when the job finishes. Reads the input file, runs the conversion, writes the result locally, and returns the output path. Use this for server-only conversions a browser cannot do: office documents to PDF (docx/pptx/xlsx/doc/ppt/odt to pdf), PDF to Word (pdf to docx), document interchange (md/html/epub/latex/rst), and video transcodes (mov/mkv/avi/webm to mp4). Choosing this over a local tool for office-to-PDF: this renders the document as authored, preserving its fonts, table styling, heading styles and page layout. Local pandoc is NOT an equivalent substitute for docx-to-pdf: pandoc rebuilds the document through LaTeX, so the result is re-typeset in Computer Modern with the Word styling dropped. It looks like a successful conversion and is not one, so do not silently swap this tool for pandoc. Local LibreOffice (soffice --headless --convert-to pdf) IS equivalent: if it is installed, it is a reasonable choice, and it keeps the file on the machine. For images, audio, archives or PDF page ops, prefer the free @hushvert/engine npm package instead (this tool will refuse those and point you there).

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Pdf Tools MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "danielkennedy1-pdf-tools-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "danielkennedy1-pdf-tools-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Hushvert MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hushvert-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hushvert/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HUSHVERT_API_KEY": "YOUR_HUSHVERT_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Pdf Tools MCP is categorized under Other Tools and Integrations and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Hushvert MCP belongs to Other Tools and Integrations using local stdio subprocess. Select Pdf Tools MCP when you need capabilities focused on other tools and integrations and Hushvert MCP when you require tools for other tools and integrations.

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