Pandoc FAQs

Question 1

What is Pandoc MCP?

Accepted Answer

Pandoc MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that leverages Pandoc to convert documents between various formats like Markdown, HTML, PDF, DOCX, RST, LaTeX, EPUB, and TXT. It allows seamless document conversion within MCP-enabled environments.

Question 2

How do I use the `convert-contents` tool?

Accepted Answer

The `convert-contents` tool allows you to convert content between supported formats. You can provide either the content directly or a path to an input file. You also need to specify the input and output formats. For advanced formats (PDF, DOCX, etc.), an output file path is required.

Question 3

What document formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

Pandoc MCP supports a wide range of formats including Markdown, HTML, PDF, DOCX, RST, LaTeX, EPUB, and TXT. Some advanced formats like PDF require specific dependencies, such as TeX Live.

Question 4

How do I install Pandoc MCP?

Accepted Answer

You can install Pandoc MCP either manually by configuring your `claude_desktop_config.json` file, or automatically using Smithery via the command `npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-pandoc --client claude`.

Question 5

Do I need to install anything special for PDF conversion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PDF conversion requires TeX Live to be installed on your system. Instructions for installing TeX Live on various operating systems are provided in the tool's documentation.

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