velyan/pdf-card-mcp
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Local-first MCP tool that converts PDFs into polished standalone card-based HTML readers
MCP
velyan/pdf-card-mcp
Added 15 June 2026
Overview
velyan/pdf-card-mcp is a local-first MCP tool that converts PDFs into standalone card-based HTML readers. It processes PDF content using Python and outputs a polished HTML document where each page or section is presented as a card. The tool is designed to work as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, making it integrable with AI assistants for PDF viewing.
Best for
Best for
Developers who need a simple, local PDF-to-HTML converter for card-style reading within MCP-based environments.
Use cases
- Generating card-based HTML previews of PDF documents for quick browsing
- Integrating PDF-to-HTML conversion into MCP-compatible AI workflows
- Creating self-contained, offline-readable versions of PDF files
Notes
velyan/pdf-card-mcp is a local-first MCP tool that converts PDFs into standalone card-based HTML readers. It processes PDF content using Python and outputs a polished HTML document where each page or section is presented as a card. The tool is designed to work as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, making it integrable with AI assistants for PDF viewing.
1 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-06-14. Licensed MIT.
Use cases
- Generating card-based HTML previews of PDF documents for quick browsing
- Integrating PDF-to-HTML conversion into MCP-compatible AI workflows
- Creating self-contained, offline-readable versions of PDF files
Pros
- Local-first operation ensures privacy and no external API calls
- Output is a standalone HTML file, easy to share or open in any browser
- Lightweight with a single Python dependency
Cons
- Very new project with only 1 star and limited community adoption
- Only produces a card-based view, not general-purpose PDF extraction
- No configuration options documented for output styling or page selection
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Pros
- Local-first operation ensures privacy and no external API calls
- Output is a standalone HTML file, easy to share or open in any browser
- Lightweight with a single Python dependency
Cons
- Very new project with only 1 star and limited community adoption
- Only produces a card-based view, not general-purpose PDF extraction
- No configuration options documented for output styling or page selection
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