MinerU FAQs

Question 1

How does MinerU integrate with AI agent workflows like Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

MinerU functions as an MCP server, making it easy to integrate with AI agents. For Claude Desktop, you simply add MinerU to your `mcpServers` configuration, allowing the agent to use its powerful PDF-to-Markdown conversion capabilities directly via defined tools and slash commands.

Question 2

Can MinerU process local PDF files or only web URLs?

Accepted Answer

MinerU offers versatile input options, supporting both web-based PDF URLs and local file uploads. For local files, it handles automatic uploading, parsing, and retrieval of the converted results, streamlining your workflow.

Question 3

What are the typical output formats provided by MinerU?

Accepted Answer

Upon conversion, MinerU primarily outputs the extracted content in a clean Markdown file and a structured JSON file. Optionally, depending on configuration, it can also provide results in additional formats such as DOCX, HTML, or LaTeX.

Question 4

What is MinerU and its primary function?

Accepted Answer

MinerU is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that leverages the MinerU API to convert PDF documents into Markdown format. It's designed to seamlessly integrate with agent-based workflows, enabling AI agents to process and understand PDF content.

Question 5

What advanced recognition capabilities does MinerU offer?

Accepted Answer

MinerU supports advanced features like Optical Character Recognition (OCR), sophisticated formula recognition, and precise table recognition. This ensures comprehensive and accurate extraction of complex content from your PDF documents into an editable Markdown format.

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