Pdfs.build vs LeClap

In-depth architectural comparison of the Pdfs.build and LeClap 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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Choose Pdfs.build 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).

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Choose LeClap 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).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P Pdfs.build Developer Tools	LeClap Developer Tools
Summary	Design, publish and render PDF templates with Typst. Full template lifecycle over MCP.	Compose and render video from one JSON template. Deterministic, runs locally, no generative model.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "leclap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@leclap/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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