What is the key difference between PDF Reader and Parseflow?

PDF Reader belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Parseflow belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install PDF Reader or Parseflow 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 Reader and Parseflow free or paid?

PDF Reader operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Parseflow operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

PDF Reader lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Parseflow lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both PDF Reader and Parseflow 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 PDF Reader or Parseflow 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 PDF Reader and Parseflow free to use, or do they require API keys?

PDF Reader is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Parseflow 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 PDF Reader and Parseflow at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both pdf-reader and parseflow 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, PDF Reader has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Parseflow holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

PDF Reader vs Parseflow

In-depth architectural comparison of the PDF Reader and Parseflow 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 Reader

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Parseflow

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose PDF Reader if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Parseflow 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 PDF Reader 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 PDF Reader Details

Choose Parseflow 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 Parseflow Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P PDF Reader Developer Tools	P Parseflow Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for extracting text, images, tables, links, annotations, and metadata from PDF files.	PDF parsing server with text extraction, metadata, search, images, and TOC via MCP
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

PDF Reader Tools (0)

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

Parseflow 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).

PDF Reader Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Parseflow Configuration