MarkItDown MCP Server
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that converts various file formats to Markdown using the MarkItDown utility. It supports a wide range of formats, making it versatile for different document types.
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What is MarkItDown MCP Server?
MarkItDown MCP Server is an MCP server that leverages the MarkItDown utility to convert various file formats into Markdown. It allows MCP clients to easily convert documents, images, and other data types into a standardized Markdown format.
How to use MarkItDown MCP Server?
The server can be installed either via Smithery or manually by cloning the repository and installing dependencies. Once installed, it can be integrated with any MCP client. For example, with Zed Editor, you need to configure the settings.json file to point to the server's executable. The server responds to the /md <file> command to convert the specified file to Markdown.
Key features of MarkItDown MCP Server
Supports a wide range of file formats including PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Images, Audio, HTML, Text-based formats, and ZIP files
Integrates with any MCP-compliant client
Provides a simple command-line interface for conversion
Automates the process of converting various file types to Markdown
Supports EXIF metadata and OCR for images, and speech transcription for audio
Use cases of MarkItDown MCP Server
Converting documents to Markdown for editing and formatting
Extracting text from images using OCR and converting it to Markdown
Transcribing audio files and converting the transcript to Markdown
Integrating with editors and tools to provide Markdown conversion functionality
Automating document processing workflows
FAQ from MarkItDown MCP Server
What file formats are supported?
What file formats are supported?
The server supports PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Images (EXIF metadata and OCR), Audio (EXIF metadata and speech transcription), HTML, Text-based formats (CSV, JSON, XML), and ZIP files.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
You can install it via Smithery using the provided command, or manually by cloning the repository and installing dependencies using uv install.
How do I use the server with Zed Editor?
How do I use the server with Zed Editor?
Add the provided configuration to your settings.json file, pointing to the server's executable.
What command do I use to convert a file?
What command do I use to convert a file?
Use the /md <file> command, replacing <file> with the path to the file you want to convert.
Is this server compatible with other MCP clients?
Is this server compatible with other MCP clients?
Yes, it works with any MCP-compliant client listed at modelcontextprotocol.io/clients.