markitdown_mcp_server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that converts various file formats to Markdown using the MarkItDown utility.
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Installation
Difficulty
BeginnerEstimated Time
5-10 minutes
Installation
Installation
Prerequisites
Please specify required software and versions:Node.js: 18.0.0 or higher
npm: 8.0.0 or higher
Claude Desktop: Latest version
Installation Steps
1. Clone Repository
bash
git clone https://github.com/KorigamiK/markitdown_mcp_server
cd markitdown_mcp_server
2. Install Dependencies
bash
uv install
3. Configure Claude Desktop
Editclaude_desktop_config.json to add the MCP server:
json
{
"mcpServers": {
"markitdown_mcp": {
"command": {
"path": "uv",
"args": ["--directory", "/path/to/markitdown_mcp_server", "run", "markitdown"]
}
}
}
}
4. Start Server
bash
uv run markitdown
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Issue: Server won't start Solution: Check Node.js version and reinstall dependencies. Issue: Not recognized by Claude Desktop Solution: Verify configuration file path and syntax.Additional Resources
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