What is the key difference between ExactPDF and Epublys?

ExactPDF belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Epublys belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install ExactPDF or Epublys 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 ExactPDF and Epublys free or paid?

ExactPDF operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Epublys operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

ExactPDF lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Epublys lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both ExactPDF and Epublys 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.

How do I install ExactPDF or Epublys in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are ExactPDF and Epublys free to use, or do they require API keys?

ExactPDF is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Epublys operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both ExactPDF and Epublys at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both exactpdf and epublys as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, ExactPDF has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Epublys holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

ExactPDF vs Epublys

In-depth architectural comparison of the ExactPDF and Epublys 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

ExactPDF

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Epublys

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose ExactPDF if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Epublys if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose ExactPDF when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore ExactPDF Details

Choose Epublys when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Epublys Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	E ExactPDF Developer Tools	E Epublys Developer Tools
Summary	Agent-facing PDF API: merge, split, rotate, compress, images, metadata, text, and Markdown.	EPUB/PDF tools: merge, split, compress, convert, edit metadata, validate ebooks.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

ExactPDF Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Epublys Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

ExactPDF Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exactpdf": {
      "url": "https://exactpdf.com/docs/api"
    }
  }
}

Epublys Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "epublys": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "epublys"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

ExactPDF is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Epublys belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select ExactPDF when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Epublys when you require tools for developer tools.

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