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Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi

REMOTE · API2PDF.USEFULAPI.IO

MCP server for Api2Pdf — generate PDFs & images from HTML, URLs or office files; merge, barcodes.

−57 this week 18 Trust /100

Last scanned (4 hours ago)

Scores higher than 4% of remote servers

Reachable. Last reached 5 Nov 2026.

Category Documents and Files

Trust breakdown (7 categories)

How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically against the live server, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →

Endpoint Security46
Transport & Reachability0
Schema Quality & AI Usability0
  • Schema not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's schema, or could read only part of its tool list.Unverified
Stability & Change Management0
  • Stability not yet verified: not enough scan history yet (needs a 30-day window).Unverified
Tool Coverage0
  • Tool coverage not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's tools, or could read only part of the list.Unverified
Tool Safety0
  • Tool safety not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's tools, or could read only part of the list.Unverified
Capabilities0
  • Capabilities not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's capabilities.Unverified

Unverified: 5 categories

Categories scored 0 because we could not verify them: authentication we do not have, an unreachable endpoint, or not enough scan history. We only credit what we can confirm.

Changelog

Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.

  • 2 Nov 26 −60
    • Endpoint reachability: reachable → not serving MCP ▼ security
    • Stability: pass → unverified ▼ security
    • Tool safety: pass → unverified ▼ security
    • Authorization: pass → unverified ▼ security
    • Schema quality: 100 → unverified ▼ functional
    • Capabilities: pass → unverified ▼ functional
    • Tool coverage: 100 → unverified ▼ functional
  • 31 Oct 26 +3
    • Authorization: partial → pass ▲ security
    • MCP protocol: fail → pass ▲ functional
    • New prompt “convert_a_pdf_or_office_file_to_markdown_text” functional
    • New prompt “convert_a_word_or_excel_file_to_pdf” functional
    • New prompt “make_a_screenshot_an_image_from_html_or_a_barcode” functional
    • New prompt “merge_compress_split_or_password_protect_pdfs” functional
    • New prompt “turn_a_web_page_html_or_markdown_into_a_pdf” functional
    • MCP protocol version: 2025-06-18 → 2025-11-25 functional
    • Server version: 1.31.0 → 1.33.0 functional
    • Server version: 1.30.0 → 1.31.0 functional
    • Server version: 1.29.2 → 1.30.0 functional
  • 30 Oct 26 0
    • Server version: 1.29.1 → 1.29.2 functional
    • Server version: 1.29.0 → 1.29.1 functional
  • 29 Oct 26 0
    • Server version: 1.28.0 → 1.29.0 functional
    • Server version: 1.27.0 → 1.28.0 functional
  • 28 Oct 26 0
    • Server version: 1.25.0 → 1.27.0 functional
  • 27 Oct 26 0
    • Server version: 1.24.0 → 1.25.0 functional
  • 25 Oct 26 0
    • Server version: 1.23.0 → 1.24.0 functional
    • Server version: 1.22.0 → 1.23.0 functional
    • Server version: 1.21.3 → 1.22.0 functional
    • Server version: 1.21.0 → 1.21.3 functional
  • 24 Oct 26 0
    • The server rewrote its instructions, which are the text every model session reads security
    • Server version: 1.20.0 → 1.21.0 functional
    • Server version: 1.19.0 → 1.20.0 functional
    • Server version: 1.17.0 → 1.19.0 functional
Diagnostics

Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.

Captured 5 Nov 2026 · Probed https://api2pdf.usefulapi.io/mcp

TLS valid

Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .

Subject Issuer Valid from Valid until Key Signature Serial
CN=usefulapi.io CN=WE1,O=Google Trust Services,C=US 13 Sept 2026 12 Dec 2026 ECDSA 256 ECDSA-SHA256 d9be3287b0fde9630e825ba1f79bff3f
SANs: usefulapi.io, *.usefulapi.io
CN=WE1,O=Google Trust Services,C=US (CA) CN=GTS Root R4,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US 13 Dec 2023 20 Feb 2029 ECDSA 256 ECDSA-SHA384 7ff31977972c224a76155d13b6d685e3
CN=GTS Root R4,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US (CA) CN=GlobalSign Root CA,OU=Root CA,O=GlobalSign nv-sa,C=BE 15 Nov 2023 28 Jan 2028 ECDSA 384 SHA256-RSA 7fe530bf331343bedd821610493d8a1b

Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →

DNSSEC insecure

Validation of api2pdf.usefulapi.io. — Not signed

Zone DS Keys Algorithms Outcome
. trust_anchor 20326, 38696 8, 8 Verified
io. present 38690 8 Verified
usefulapi.io. absent Unsigned (proven) parent-signed NSEC/NSEC3 proves an unsigned delegation
Authentication Inconclusive

We could not reach the endpoint well enough to judge its authorisation posture.

Result Inconclusive
HTTP status 302

Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →

Transports 2 probes
Transport URL Outcome Status Location
streamable-http https://api2pdf.usefulapi.io/mcp Redirected 302 https://usefulapi.io/api2pdf/
http (plaintext) http://api2pdf.usefulapi.io/mcp Inconclusive 302 http://api2pdf.usefulapi.io/mcp
MCP tools · 16 exposed · ~3,850 tokens

The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability. A tool's description is untrusted text the model reads on every call, which is what makes this list a security surface and not just an inventory: how tool poisoning works →

Tool Tokens
api2pdf_add_password ~315

Encrypt an existing PDF (given as a URL) with a user password (required to open) and an optional owner password (controls permissions). Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h). BILLED. Api2Pdf API: POST /pdfsharp/password.

NameTypeReqDescription
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
ownerpasswordstring–Optional owner password controlling permissions (printing, editing, etc.).
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
urlstringyesURL of the PDF to protect.
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.
userpasswordstringyesPassword required to OPEN the resulting PDF.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_compress_pdf ~271

Compress an existing PDF (given as a URL) to reduce its file size. Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h). BILLED. Api2Pdf API: POST /pdfsharp/compress.

NameTypeReqDescription
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
urlstringyesURL of the PDF to compress.
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_convert_to_markdown ~297

Convert a document or file (given as a URL — PDF, Office docs, and more) to Markdown text via MarkItDown. Great for feeding a document's contents back to an agent. Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h). BILLED. Api2Pdf API: POST /markitdown.

NameTypeReqDescription
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
urlstringyesURL of the document/file to convert to Markdown.
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_delete_file ~67

Delete a previously generated file by its ResponseId (the `ResponseId` returned in a generation response). Api2Pdf API: DELETE /file/{ResponseId}.

NameTypeReqDescription
responseIdstringyesThe ResponseId of the generated file to delete (from a prior generation response).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_extract_pages ~348

Extract a range of pages from an existing PDF (given as a URL) into a new PDF. `start`/`end` are 0-based page indices; omit `end` to extract a single page. Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h). BILLED. Api2Pdf API: POST /pdfsharp/extract-pages.

NameTypeReqDescription
endinteger–0-based index of the last page to extract. Omit for a single page (just `start`).
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
startinteger–0-based index of the first page to extract. Default 0.
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
urlstringyesURL of the source PDF.
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_generate_barcode ~214

Generate a barcode or QR code image. `format` is the symbology (e.g. 'QRCode', 'Code128', 'PDF417', 'DataMatrix') and `value` is the string to encode. Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h) by default, or base64 with output_binary:true. BILLED. Api2Pdf API: GET /zebra.

NameTypeReqDescription
formatstringyesBarcode/QR symbology, e.g. 'QRCode', 'Code128', 'PDF417', 'DataMatrix'.
heightinteger–Image height in pixels.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw image bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false.
showlabelboolean–If true, render the encoded value as a human-readable label under the barcode.
valuestringyesThe string to encode in the barcode/QR code.
widthinteger–Image width in pixels.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_get_balance ~34

Return the remaining balance / usage for the configured Api2Pdf account. Api2Pdf API: GET /balance.

Input schema present but exposes no named parameters.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_get_status ~31

Return the current Api2Pdf service / health status. Api2Pdf API: GET /status.

Input schema present but exposes no named parameters.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_html_to_image ~280

Render an HTML string to an image using headless Chrome. Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h) by default, or base64 bytes with output_binary:true. BILLED. Api2Pdf API: POST /chrome/image/html.

NameTypeReqDescription
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
htmlstringyesThe HTML source to render into an image.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_html_to_pdf ~289

Render an HTML string to a PDF using the headless-Chrome engine. Returns a { FileUrl } link (valid ~24h) by default. Great for invoices, reports, and letters produced as HTML. BILLED per document. Api2Pdf API: POST /chrome/pdf/html.

NameTypeReqDescription
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
htmlstringyesThe HTML source to render into a PDF.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_markdown_to_pdf ~270

Render a Markdown string to a PDF using headless Chrome. Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h). BILLED. Api2Pdf API: POST /chrome/pdf/markdown.

NameTypeReqDescription
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
markdownstringyesThe Markdown source to render into a PDF.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_merge_pdfs ~283

Merge several existing PDFs (given as URLs, in order) into a single PDF. Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h). BILLED. Api2Pdf API: POST /pdfsharp/merge.

NameTypeReqDescription
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
urlsarrayyesURLs of the PDFs to merge, in the order they should appear (at least two).
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_office_to_pdf ~292

Convert an office document (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ODT, and many more) at a URL to a PDF using LibreOffice. Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h). BILLED. Api2Pdf API: POST /libreoffice/any-to-pdf.

NameTypeReqDescription
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
urlstringyesURL of the source document to convert to PDF.
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_url_to_image ~271

Take a screenshot of a live web page by URL using headless Chrome. Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h). BILLED. Api2Pdf API: POST /chrome/image/url.

NameTypeReqDescription
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
urlstringyesThe URL of the web page to screenshot.
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_url_to_pdf ~292

Fetch a web page by URL and render it to a PDF using headless Chrome. Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h). Use extraHTTPHeaders to pass auth for a protected page. BILLED. Api2Pdf API: POST /chrome/pdf/url.

NameTypeReqDescription
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
urlstringyesThe URL of the web page Api2Pdf will fetch and render to PDF.
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

api2pdf_wkhtml_to_pdf ~296

Render an HTML string to a PDF using the wkhtmltopdf engine — an alternate to Chrome that supports a table of contents (pass enableToc / tocOptions inside `options`). Returns a { FileUrl } (valid ~24h). BILLED. Api2Pdf API: POST /wkhtml/pdf/html.

NameTypeReqDescription
extraHTTPHeadersobject–Extra HTTP headers Api2Pdf forwards when it fetches a source URL (e.g. auth for a protected page/file).
fileNamestring–A name for the generated file, e.g. 'invoice.pdf'.
htmlstringyesThe HTML source to render into a PDF.
inlineboolean–If true (Api2Pdf default), the generated file is served inline; if false, as an attachment.
optionsobject–Engine-specific render options (page size, margins, orientation, headers/footers, etc.). Passed through verbatim to Api2Pdf.
output_binaryboolean–If true, return the raw file bytes as base64 instead of a FileUrl. Default false (recommended for agents — returns a short-lived link).
storageobject–Custom storage target, used when useCustomStorage is true.
useCustomStorageboolean–If true, Api2Pdf uploads the result to your own storage (see `storage`) instead of hosting it.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

Install

How do I install the Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi server?

Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi is a hosted endpoint at https://api2pdf.usefulapi.io/mcp, so there is nothing to install locally. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.

remote · api2pdf.usefulapi.io

# add to Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-api2pdf 'https://api2pdf.usefulapi.io/mcp'
Common questions

What is the Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi server?

Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi is listed in the public MCP registry as io.usefulapi/api2pdf. MCP server for Api2Pdf, generate PDFs & images from HTML, URLs or office files; merge, barcodes. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://api2pdf.usefulapi.io/mcp).

Is the Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi server safe to use?

Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi scores 18 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. That is a record of what we were able to check automatically, not an endorsement. The category breakdown on this page shows every signal behind the number, including the ones we could not confirm.

What tools does the Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi server expose?

Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi exposes 16 tools: api2pdf_html_to_pdf, api2pdf_url_to_pdf, api2pdf_markdown_to_pdf, api2pdf_html_to_image, api2pdf_url_to_image, and 11 more. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 3,850 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.

Does the Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi server require authentication?

Its publisher declares no required credentials for Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi. We have not been able to confirm that against the live endpoint, and a server can require authorisation without declaring it here.

Is the Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi server still maintained?

Api2Pdf MCP by usefulapi is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 5 November 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.