markitdown
pipVerifiedConverts files and office documents to Markdown. Exposes Python API for document conversion. Integrates with Microsoft Office formats. Useful for developers building LLM applications or text analysis tools.
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Overview
Converts files and office documents to Markdown. Exposes Python API for document conversion. Integrates with Microsoft Office formats. Useful for developers building LLM applications or text analysis tools.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install markitdown2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"microsoft-markitdown-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install markitdown"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from markitdown?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in markitdown?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in markitdown"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in markitdown with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with markitdown
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