paperless mcp
npxVerifiedAn MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for interacting with a Paperless-NGX API server. This server provides tools for managing documents, tags, correspondents, and document types in your Paperless-NGX instance.
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Overview
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for interacting with a Paperless-NGX API server. This server provides tools for managing documents, tags, correspondents, and document types in your Paperless-NGX instance.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @nloui/paperless-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"nloui-paperless-mcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @nloui/paperless-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from paperless mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for paperless mcp
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from paperless mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PAPERLESS_MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your paperless mcp API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in paperless mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in paperless mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in paperless mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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