VS Code

Use pdf-mcp from an agent chat in VS Code. You need VS Code with MCP support, access to Copilot chat, and a pdf-mcp account.

Connect

Add to VS Code

1. Open the link above and allow your browser to launch VS Code.
2. Review and install the pdf-mcp server. Allow it to start when prompted.
3. Complete the browser sign-in to pdf-mcp, select your workspace, and approve access.
4. Open an agent chat and use Configure Tools to enable the pdf-mcp tools.

The link passes the server configuration to VS Code; you authorize access separately through OAuth. Microsoft documents the link format in its MCP developer guide.

Manual configuration

Run MCP: Add Server from the Command Palette, choose HTTP, and enter:

https://api.pdf-mcp.io/mcp

Or add this configuration to .vscode/mcp.json in your project. To use it across projects, run MCP: Open User Configuration and add the server there.

{
  "servers": {
    "pdf-mcp": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api.pdf-mcp.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Keep any existing servers. This VS Code configuration uses the top-level key servers. Start the server from MCP: List Servers and complete the browser sign-in. See Microsoft’s server setup guide.

Try it

In an agent chat with pdf-mcp tools enabled, ask:

Use pdf-mcp to create a one-page PDF titled “Hello from VS Code”. Store it and return the browser view link.

Confirm the tool call if requested. PDF generation uses the connected workspace’s credits.

Troubleshooting

• Installation link does nothing: Use MCP: Add Server or the JSON configuration above.
• Server requires authentication: Open MCP: List Servers, select pdf-mcp, and follow its authentication prompt.
• Connected but no tools in chat: Enable the server’s tools in Configure Tools and check your organization’s MCP policy.

See MCP troubleshooting for credit and permission errors.