What is the main functional difference between PDF Reader and Agentql MCP?

PDF Reader is categorized under Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Agentql MCP belongs to Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick PDF Reader for search & data extraction work and Agentql MCP for search & data extraction.

How do I install PDF Reader or Agentql MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Are PDF Reader and Agentql MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

PDF Reader has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Agentql MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both PDF Reader and Agentql MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add pdf-reader and tinyfish-io-agentql-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, PDF Reader has a quality signal of 36/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Agentql MCP has 60/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 181 GitHub stars.

PDF Reader vs Agentql MCP — MCP Server Comparison

PDF Reader vs Agentql MCP — MCP Server Comparison | AllMCPs

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

Spec	PDF Reader	Agentql MCP
Category	Search & Data Extraction	Search & Data Extraction
Quality signal	36/100 · Fair	60/100 · Good
Install command	Confirmed	Confirmed
Transport	Local subprocess (stdio)	Local subprocess (stdio)
Auth	Not declared	API key required
Pricing	Not declared	BYOK (pay the provider)
Required env vars	None listed	`AGENTQL_API_KEY`
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	1	181
Directory activity	1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	Not listed	1
Full listing	View PDF Reader	View Agentql MCP

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

PDF Reader

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdf-reader": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pdf-insight-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Agentql MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tinyfish-io-agentql-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "agentql-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AGENTQL_API_KEY": "YOUR_AGENTQL_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

PDF Reader vs Agentql MCP

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main functional difference between PDF Reader and Agentql MCP?

How do I install PDF Reader or Agentql MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Are PDF Reader and Agentql MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Can I run both PDF Reader and Agentql MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

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