API key
Use this for MCP stdio, skills, OpenAPI, REST API, and most agent workflows.
- • Create it in Integrations → API Keys
- • Copy it once and store it safely
- • We auto-fill it in dashboard setup after creation
5-minute onboarding for AI agents
Connect your agent to Agent2PDF without the setup mess
Create the right credential, pick your agent, copy the recommended setup, and run one verification prompt. We'll keep the steps short and use the right integration path for each platform.
1. Create credentials
API key for most agents. OAuth credentials only when your platform supports Remote MCP.
2. Pick the right path
MCP stdio, OAuth, skill, OpenAPI, or raw HTTP — whichever matches your stack.
3. Verify in one prompt
Each setup includes a quick test prompt so you know it's really working.
1
Get the right credential
Most setups use an API key. For Claude Desktop, we'll also surface OAuth when it's a supported path.
OAuth credentials
Relevant for Claude DesktopNeeded only for Remote MCP / custom connector flows such as Claude Desktop OAuth.
- • Create it in Integrations → Connections
- • You'll receive a Client ID + Client Secret
- • Best for managed connector-style integrations
2
Choose your agent
Pick the platform you use, then we'll show the cleanest setup path.
3
Choose the setup path
We highlight the fastest path first, but you can switch methods any time.
Claude Desktop
Desktop
Connect Agent2PDF to Claude Desktop with either a local MCP server or a Remote MCP connector.
Choose local MCP for the smoothest auto-polling flow, or Remote MCP if you prefer OAuth and no local install.
Local MCP server
Recommended
Auto-polls
Runs the official MCP server locally with npx and auto-polls PDF jobs for you.
Best for
Most Claude Desktop users who already have Node.js installed.
You'll need
- API key
- Node.js 18+
- Claude Desktop
4
Copy the setup
Follow the steps below, then run the verification prompt to make sure your agent is ready.
1
Open the Claude Desktop MCP config
Find or create the Claude Desktop config file, then add the Agent2PDF MCP server entry.
Copy and paste
{
"mcpServers": {
"agent2pdf": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@agent2pdf/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"AGENT2PDF_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}2
Save and restart Claude Desktop
After restart, Agent2PDF should show up in Claude's MCP tools list.
Helpful notes
If the file does not exist yet, create it and keep the root JSON object valid when merging with other MCP servers.
Verify the setup in Claude
Ask Claude to generate one tiny PDF. The Agent2PDF tool should be available immediately after restart.
Copy and paste
Generate a PDF titled "Agent2PDF quick test" from markdown "# Hello\n\nThis is a setup test." using the general template.