MCP server
Stirling PDF has a built-in Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Connect an AI assistant such as Claude, Codex or VS Code, and it can convert, edit, secure and process documents with your Stirling PDF tools. Every action runs as your account.
| Where Stirling PDF runs | MCP endpoint | Sign-in |
|---|---|---|
| Stirling Cloud | https://api.stirling.com/mcp |
Your Stirling account. No key to copy. |
| Self-hosted server | https://your-server/mcp |
OAuth or API key, set by your admin. Off by default. |
Snippets for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex and VS Code.
The tools the server exposes, their arguments and results.
For admins: turn MCP on and choose how clients sign in.
To call Stirling PDF from your own code instead, see the REST API.
