Welcome to pdf-mcp, the AI-first PDF generation platform designed for developers and AI agents.
What is pdf-mcp?
pdf-mcp is a developer-focused SaaS platform that provides API and MCP Server access for AI Agents and automation workflows to generate PDFs from HTML. Whether you’re building an automation pipeline, integrating with AI agents, or need a reliable PDF API, pdf-mcp has you covered.
Key Features
- MCP Native - First-class Model Context Protocol support for seamless AI agent integration
- Lightning Fast - Sub-second PDF generation with globally distributed infrastructure
- Simple API - Just send HTML, get PDF. No SDKs required
- Enterprise Ready - SOC2 compliant infrastructure with managed storage, BYOB, or fully stateless mode
- Pay As You Go - Prepaid credits with no subscriptions
Quick Setup
Getting started takes less than 30 seconds:
1. Create an Account
Sign up at app.pdf-mcp.io using your email. You’ll receive a 100 free credits coupon to get started.
2. Get Your API Key
After signing in, navigate to the API Keys section of your dashboard. Click Generate New Key to create your first API key.
Important: Copy your API key immediately after creation. For security reasons, you won’t be able to view the full key again.
3. Make Your First Request
Generate your first PDF with a simple cURL request:
curl -X POST https://api.pdf-mcp.io/htmlToPdf \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"html": "<h1>Hello, World!</h1><p>My first PDF!</p>"
}' \
--output hello.pdf
That’s it! You’ve generated your first PDF.
Understanding Credits
pdf-mcp uses a prepaid credit system:
| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| PDF Generation | ~1 credit per page |
| Merge PDFs | ~1 credit per resulting page |
| Extract Text | ~0.5 credits per page |
You get a 100 free credits coupon on account creation - no credit card required. Purchase more credits anytime from your dashboard.
Next Steps
- Authentication - Learn about API keys and OAuth
- API Reference - Explore all available endpoints
- MCP Integration - Set up the MCP Server for AI agents
Need Help?
- Check our API Reference for detailed endpoint documentation
- Review Error Codes for troubleshooting
- Contact support at support@pdf-mcp.io