This plugin uses a local MCP server instead of a remote connector.
The PDF server runs on your machine via npx.
| Category | Server | How it runs |
|---|---|---|
| PDF viewer & annotator | @modelcontextprotocol/server-pdf |
Local stdio via npx (auto-installed) |
- Node.js >= 18
- Internet access for remote PDFs (arXiv, bioRxiv, etc.)
- No API keys or authentication needed