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How to connect Pdf co MCP with VS Code

VS Code is the most popular code editor out there. With its recent AI makeover, it can do more than just help you write code. You can connect your applications to it and let LLMs automate many of the mundane tasks in your workflow.

In this guide, I will explain how to connect Pdf co with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio.

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Why use Composio?

Composio provides:

  • Access to 1,000+ managed apps from a single MCP endpoint. This makes it convenient for agents to run cross-app workflows.
  • Programmatic tool calling. Allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
  • Large tool response handling outside the LLM context. This minimizes context bloat from large tool responses.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to thousands of tools across hundreds of apps. Composio loads the tools your agent needs, so LLMs are not overwhelmed by tools they do not need.

Integrate Pdf co MCP with VS Code

1. Install with one click

Click the button below to add Composio to VS Code. You will be prompted to authorize. This requires VS Code 1.99+ with GitHub Copilot.

+Install in VS Code

2. Or add manually

Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root and add the following configuration:

bash
{
  "servers": {
    "composio": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

3. Authorize

Click the install button to authorize VS Code to connect to Composio. VS Code will detect OAuth and prompt you to sign in.

VS Code MCP server install screen for Composio

A browser window will open to authorize.

Composio authorization browser window

4. Authenticate Pdf co and start working

Back in VS Code chat, ask the agent to connect to Pdf co or give it any Pdf co-related task.

For example, ask it 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 to Pdf co.

That is it. Composio tools are now available in VS Code, and your Pdf co account is ready to use.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Get Account Balance InfoTool to get account balance info.
Generate BarcodeTool to generate barcode images (qr, code128, code39, pdf417, etc.
Convert Excel to CSVTool to convert an excel file (xls/xlsx) to csv.
Convert Excel to HTMLTool to convert an excel file to html.
Convert Excel to JSONTool to convert an online excel or csv file to json format.
Convert Excel to TextTool to convert excel files to plain text.
Convert Excel to XMLTool to convert an excel file to xml.
Document ParserTool to parse documents based on predefined templates to extract structured data.
Upload FileTool to upload a local file to pdf.
Check Job StatusTool to check status and result of an asynchronous job.
Add Content to PDFTool to add content to an existing pdf.
Change PDF Text SearchableTool to make pdf text searchable using ocr.
Delete PDF PagesTool to delete specific pages from a pdf file.
Extract PDF AttachmentsTool to extract embedded attachments from a pdf.
Find Text in PDFTool to find text in a pdf document.
PDF Forms Info ReaderTool to extract form field information from a pdf.
Convert Text to PDFTool to convert plain text data to pdf.
Convert Email to PDFTool to convert email files (.
Convert HTML to PDFTool to convert html code or webpage url into a pdf document.
PDF Info ReaderTool to retrieve detailed information and metadata of a pdf.
Merge PDFsTool to merge multiple pdf files into one document.
Rotate PDF PagesTool to rotate selected pages in a pdf.
Search and Delete Text in PDFTool to search for and delete text in a pdf by keyword or regex.
Search and Replace Text in PDFTool to search for and replace text in a pdf document.
Split PDFTool to split a pdf into multiple files by page ranges.
Convert PDF to CSVTool to convert pdf or scanned images to csv format.
Convert PDF to HTMLTool to convert pdf documents to html.
Convert PDF to ImageTool to convert pdf pages to images (png, jpg, tiff).
Convert PDF to JSONTool to convert pdf or scanned images to json format.
Convert PDF to TextTool to convert pdf or scanned images to plain text.
Convert PDF to XLSTool to convert pdf or scanned images to xls format.
Convert PDF to XLSXTool to convert pdf or scanned images to xlsx (excel) format.
Convert PDF to XMLTool to convert pdf or scanned images to xml format.

Way Forward

Now that Pdf co is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so your agent can run true cross-app workflows end to end.

  • Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically.
  • Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works.
  • Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs.
  • Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps.
  • Connect HubSpot or Salesforce to log customer context, update records, and draft follow-ups.

Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single MCP endpoint, your agent can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Pdf co MCP?

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.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with VS Code?

Yes, you can. VS Code 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.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Pdf co while using Tool Router?

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.

How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

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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