How do I install the markitdown MCP server?

Install via: pip install markitdown. Then configure it in your Claude Desktop or Cursor settings.

Is the markitdown MCP server free?

Yes, the markitdown MCP server is open source and free to use. You may need a markitdown account or API key for authentication.

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pippip install markitdown

Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "microsoft-markitdown-github": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pip install markitdown"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:

"What tools do you have available from markitdown?"

No configuration required. This server works out of the box.

"What resources are available in markitdown?"

Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.

"Show me details about [specific item] in markitdown"

Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.

"Create a new [item] in markitdown with [details]"

Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.

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