# Markitdown MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to convert documents to Markdown format without local setup, solving problems like incompatible file types and formatting issues. It takes in various document formats like PDF, DOCX, and images, and outputs Markdown text, integrating with AI agents via MCP for seamless conversion. Ideal for use cases requiring automated document processing and text extraction.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/rector-labs-markitdown-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/rector-labs-markitdown-mcp-server

## Description

Converts documents (PDF, DOCX, images, etc.) to Markdown using Microsoft's Markitdown library, with no local setup required. Integrates with AI agents via MCP for seamless document conversion.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** media
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/lxqa91qff5)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/RECTOR-LABS/markitdown-mcp-server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "rector-labs-markitdown-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/rector-labs-markitdown-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/rector-labs-markitdown-mcp-server/pull`

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