Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Plsreadme vs Markitdown
In-depth architectural comparison of the Plsreadme and Markitdown 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
Plsreadme
File Systems · Local stdio
Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: other
Markitdown
File Systems · Local stdio
Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Plsreadme if you need specialized File Systems tools running via a local process. Choose Markitdown if your workspace requires File Systems integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose Plsreadme when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the File Systems domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
- You have access to required keys:
PLSREADME_API_KEY. - Primary tools included: plsreadme_share_file, plsreadme_share_text, plsreadme_update.
Choose Markitdown when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the File Systems domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: convert_to_markdown.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Plsreadme Tools (5)
plsreadme_share_file
Share a local markdown file as a clean, readable web link on plsreadme.com.
Reads the file, uploads it, and returns a permanent shareable URL. If the file was previously shared, updates the existing link instead of creating a new one.
Tracks links in a local .plsreadme file for future edits and deletes.
plsreadme_share_text
Share text as a clean, readable web link on plsreadme.com.
Accepts markdown or plain text. Plain text is auto-structured into markdown before upload. Returns a permanent shareable URL.
Tracks links in a local .plsreadme file for future edits and deletes.
plsreadme_update
Update an existing plsreadme document with new content.
Requires either the document ID or the original file path. Looks up the admin token from the local .plsreadme record file.
plsreadme_delete
Delete a plsreadme document permanently.
Requires either the document ID or the original file path. Looks up the admin token from the local .plsreadme record file.
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).
Plsreadme Configuration
Markitdown Configuration