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How to connect Pdf co to Claude

Connect Claude Web, Desktop and Cowork to Pdf co MCP. Extract invoice data from uploaded pdf file, convert excel spreadsheet at url to json, and more using natural language, with authentication handled for you.

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Introduction

Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant, available on the web, in the desktop app, and on mobile. Cowork is its agent for knowledge work, and it runs on all of those surfaces too. Connected to your apps, Claude can work with your files and services to accomplish complex tasks on your behalf.

This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your Pdf co account to Claude via Composio Connect, enabling it to extract invoice data from uploaded PDF file, convert Excel spreadsheet at URL to JSON, generate a QR code for a payment link, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

Setup is the same on Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork, and you only need to do it once. The connector is tied to your account, so it's available in all three.

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Connecting Pdf co to Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork

Two ways to add the Composio connector. Pick whichever you prefer.

1. Add with one click

Click the button. Claude opens with the Composio connector filled in. Click Add, then go to step 2.

Add to Claude

Add manually

In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top.

Claude Desktop connectors screen with Add custom connector selected

Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

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https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
Add custom connector dialog with Composio MCP server URL

2. Authorize in your browser

Click Connect. You'll be redirected to a browser window where you can authorize Composio to continue.

Composio authorization screen for Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork

3. Connect your Pdf co account

Back in Claude, ask it to connect to Pdf co or give it any Pdf co-related task.

For example, ask Claude to:

  • "Extract invoice data from uploaded PDF file"
  • "Convert Excel spreadsheet at URL to JSON"
  • "Generate a QR code for a payment link"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

That's it. Composio's tools are now available in Claude, and your Pdf co account is ready to use.

What is the Pdf co Claude Connector, and what's possible with it?

The Pdf co MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Pdf co account. It provides structured and secure access to your PDF.co capabilities, so your agent can extract data, generate documents, convert files, process barcodes, and manage asynchronous jobs on your behalf.

  • Automated PDF data extraction and parsing: Let your agent extract structured data from PDFs using templates or parse documents for key information—perfect for receipts, invoices, and more.
  • PDF creation, splitting, and merging: Generate new PDF files, combine multiple PDFs, or split documents into separate files without manual intervention.
  • File format conversion: Seamlessly convert Excel files to CSV, HTML, JSON, text, or XML, enabling efficient data analysis and workflow automation.
  • Barcode generation and processing: Instantly create various barcode formats (QR codes, Code128, PDF417, etc.) or encode data into barcodes for labeling and tracking.
  • Job management and file uploads: Upload documents to PDF.co, track the status of asynchronous jobs, and retrieve results—all through your agent, hands-free.

Troubleshooting

1. Why does Claude not use the Composio connector for Pdf co?

The connector can show as connected, but Claude must use it in each Pdf co conversation.

  • Click + at the lower left of the chat, or type /.
  • Hover Connectors.
  • Turn on Composio.
  • Ask Claude to connect to Pdf co again.

2. Why does Claude show an MCP server error before Pdf co connects?

Claude can show Couldn't reach the MCP server or Authorization with the MCP server failed when you add the connector for Pdf co.

  • Check that the connector URL is https://connect.composio.dev/mcp.
  • Connectors run from Anthropic's cloud, so your device network is usually not the problem.
  • Add the connector again from Customize > Connectors, then ask Claude to connect Pdf co.
  • If it fails again, send the error and the ofid_ reference id to support@composio.dev.

3. Why does the Pdf co authorization link not work?

The Composio connector is one server. Your Pdf co account connects separately when Claude asks for it.

  • If the browser does not open, or the link expires, ask Claude to retry the Pdf co connection.
  • Composio creates a fresh Pdf co authorization link.
  • Open that link in your browser and finish the Pdf co sign-in.

4. Why do Pdf co actions fail after they worked before?

The Pdf co connection can expire or lose permission.

  • Ask Claude to inspect the Pdf co connection.
  • If the connection is unhealthy, disconnect it when Claude prompts you.
  • Reconnect the Pdf co account and retry the action.
  • If Claude shows a permission prompt, approve it before Claude changes data in Pdf co.
  • If the action still fails with a permission error, check that the connected account has that permission in Pdf co itself.

5. How do I switch to a different Pdf co account?

Claude can manage the Pdf co connection for you.

  • Ask Claude to disconnect or delete the current Pdf co account.
  • Ask Claude to connect Pdf co again.
  • Open the new Composio authorization link for Pdf co.
  • Sign in with the other Pdf co account in the browser.
  • After the account connects, ask Claude to retry the Pdf co task.

6. Why is my Pdf co connection missing in Claude Desktop or on a Team plan?

The connector belongs to your Claude account, so your Pdf co connection works in Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork.

  • In Claude Desktop, open Customize > Connectors.
  • Next to Composio, click ⋮ and click Clear cache.
  • If Pdf co tools still do not appear, click ⋮, disconnect, remove the connector, and add it again.
  • On Team or Enterprise, an Owner or Primary Owner must enable the connector before you can connect Pdf co.
TOOLS

Supported Tools

Every Pdf co action and event your agent gets out of the box.

Get Account Balance Info

Tool to get account balance info.

Convert Excel to CSV

Tool to convert an Excel file (XLS/XLSX) to CSV.

Convert Excel to HTML

Tool to convert an Excel file to HTML.

Convert Excel to JSON

Tool to convert an online Excel or CSV file to JSON format.

Convert Excel to Text

Tool to convert Excel files to plain text.

Convert Excel to XML

Tool to convert an Excel file to XML.

Document Parser

Tool to parse documents based on predefined templates to extract structured data.

Upload File

Tool to upload a local file or remote URL to PDF.

Check Job Status

Tool to check status and result of an asynchronous job.

Add Content to PDF

Tool to add content to an existing PDF.

Change PDF Text Searchable

Tool to make PDF text searchable using OCR.

Generate Barcode

Tool to generate high quality barcode images in 45+ formats including QR Code, Code 128, Code 39, and more.

Upload File from Base64

Tool to create a temporary file using base64-encoded source data.

Delete PDF Pages

Tool to delete specific pages from a PDF file.

Extract PDF Attachments

Tool to extract embedded attachments from a PDF.

Find Text in PDF

Tool to find text in a PDF document.

PDF Forms Info Reader

Tool to extract form field information from a PDF.

Convert Text to PDF

Tool to convert a plain text (.

Convert Email to PDF

Tool to convert email files (.

Convert HTML to PDF

Tool to convert HTML code or webpage URL into a PDF document.

PDF Info Reader

Tool to retrieve detailed information and metadata of a PDF.

Merge PDFs

Tool to merge multiple PDF files into one document.

Rotate PDF Pages

Tool to rotate selected pages in a PDF.

Search and Delete Text in PDF

Tool to search for and delete text in a PDF by keyword or regex.

Search and Replace Text in PDF

Tool to search for and replace text in a PDF document.

Split PDF

Tool to split a PDF into multiple files by page ranges.

Convert PDF to CSV

Tool to convert PDF or scanned images to CSV format.

Convert PDF to HTML

Tool to convert PDF documents to HTML.

Convert PDF to Image

Tool to convert PDF pages to images (PNG, JPG, TIFF).

Convert PDF to JSON

Tool to convert PDF or scanned images to JSON format.

Convert PDF to Text

Tool to convert PDF or scanned images to plain text.

Convert PDF to XLS

Tool to convert PDF or scanned images to XLS format.

Convert PDF to XLSX

Tool to convert PDF or scanned images to XLSX (Excel) format.

Convert PDF to XML

Tool to convert PDF or scanned images to XML format.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

With a standalone Pdf co MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Pdf co tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Pdf co and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Yes, you can. Claude Cowork fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Pdf co tools.

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Pdf co scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Pdf co data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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