What is the key difference between File2markdown and Extend?

File2markdown belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Extend belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install File2markdown or Extend 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 File2markdown and Extend free or paid?

File2markdown operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Extend operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

File2markdown lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Extend lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both File2markdown and Extend 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

File2markdown vs Extend

In-depth architectural comparison of the File2markdown and Extend 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

File2markdown

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Extend

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose File2markdown if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Extend 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 File2markdown 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 File2markdown Details

Choose Extend 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 Extend Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	File2markdown Developer Tools	E Extend Developer Tools
Summary	Convert documents and web pages to clean Markdown: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, EPUB, scanned files, any URL.	Turn documents into structured data: parse, extract, classify, split, and fill PDF forms.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

File2markdown Tools (0)

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

Extend 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).

File2markdown Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "file2markdown": {
      "url": "https://mcp.file2markdown.ai/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Extend Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

File2markdown is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Extend belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select File2markdown when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Extend when you require tools for developer tools.

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