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io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf

NPM · @MCP-Z/MCP-PDF · SCANNED SEP 24

MCP server for PDF generation using PDFKit

Available components

npm · @mcp-z/mcp-pdf 80
+4 this week 80 Trust /100
Trust breakdown (7 categories)

How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically from public evidence about the published package, including repeated runs of it in an isolated sandbox, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →

Supply Chain Security92
  • No malware found by supply-chain analysis.Pass
  • No known CVEs affecting this package version or its production dependencies.Pass
  • Runs a script at install time (postinstall) that we could not recognise. It may be perfectly ordinary, but we do not read the published tarball, so we cannot say what it does. View diagnostics → Partial
  • 45 of 129 dependencies flagged as unhealthy (2 deprecated). View diagnostics → Partial
Provenance & Transparency45
Schema Quality & AI Usability61
  • AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).Pass
  • Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 1246 tokens (~415/item across 3 items; 3 tools + 0 resources), over budget; trim descriptions and params. See how to fix → Fail
  • Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples. See how to fix → Fail
Stability & Change Management100
  • No destabilizing schema changes in the last 30 days.Pass
Tool Coverage100
  • 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).Pass
  • 100% of tool parameters carry a description.Pass
Tool Safety100
  • No prompt-injection markers were found in the server instructions, tool names or descriptions we captured.Pass
  • We read all 3 captured tool definition(s), and no name or description among them implies an irreversible operation.Pass
  • An AI judge read all 3 captured unit(s) of tool text and found none that tries to manipulate the model reading it.Pass
Capabilities100
  • Implements a supported MCP spec version (2025-11-25); the latest is 2026-07-28.Pass
Install

How do I install the io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf server?

io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf runs locally as an npm package, launched with npx -y @mcp-z/mcp-pdf. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.

npm · @mcp-z/mcp-pdf

# add to Claude Code
claude mcp add kmalakoff-mcp-pdf -- npx -y @mcp-z/mcp-pdf
// .cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kmalakoff-mcp-pdf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mcp-z/mcp-pdf"
      ]
    }
  }
}
// .vscode/mcp.json
{
  "servers": {
    "kmalakoff-mcp-pdf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mcp-z/mcp-pdf"
      ]
    }
  }
}
# add to Codex CLI
codex mcp add kmalakoff-mcp-pdf -- npx -y @mcp-z/mcp-pdf
// opencode.json
{
  "$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
  "mcp": {
    "kmalakoff-mcp-pdf": {
      "type": "local",
      "command": [
        "npx",
        "-y",
        "@mcp-z/mcp-pdf"
      ],
      "enabled": true
    }
  }
}
# add to OpenClaw
openclaw mcp add kmalakoff-mcp-pdf --command npx --arg -y --arg @mcp-z/mcp-pdf
# ~/.hermes/config.yaml
mcp_servers:
  kmalakoff-mcp-pdf:
    command: "npx"
    args: ["-y", "@mcp-z/mcp-pdf"]
// ~/.netclaw/config/netclaw.json
{
  "McpServers": {
    "kmalakoff-mcp-pdf": {
      "Transport": "stdio",
      "Command": "npx",
      "Arguments": [
        "-y",
        "@mcp-z/mcp-pdf"
      ]
    }
  }
}
# add to Vellum
assistant mcp add kmalakoff-mcp-pdf -t stdio -c npx -a -y @mcp-z/mcp-pdf
// mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kmalakoff-mcp-pdf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mcp-z/mcp-pdf"
      ]
    }
  }
}
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.

  • 24 Sept 26 +1
    • Stability: 0.97 → pass security
    • Security disclosure: unverified → fail ▼ functional
  • 23 Sept 26 0
    • Security disclosure: fail → unverified ▼ functional
  • 22 Sept 26 +1

    No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 90 to 93. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 27 days of observed history at the previous scan, 28 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

  • 20 Sept 26 +1

    No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 83 to 87. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 25 days of observed history at the previous scan, 26 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

  • 18 Sept 26 +1

    No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 77 to 80. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 23 days of observed history at the previous scan, 24 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

  • 17 Sept 26 −3
    • Stability: pass → 0.77 functional
  • 16 Sept 26 0
    • Stability: 0.97 → pass security
  • 15 Sept 26 +1

    No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 93 to 97. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 28 days of observed history at the previous scan, 29 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

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 24 Sept 2026 · Analysed npm/@mcp-z/mcp-pdf@1.0.3

Provenance No attestation

The registry publishes no build provenance for this version, so there is nothing to verify.

Result No attestation
Ecosystem npm

Background: How many MCP packages publish verified provenance →

Install scripts 1 script
Hook Tier Command
postinstall unreviewed node scripts/postinstall.cjs

Background: Why install scripts are a supply-chain risk →

Dependencies 129 packages
Packages resolved 129
Deprecated 2
Stale 45
Tree resolution Complete

Background: SBOMs and build attestations, explained →

MCP tools · 3 exposed · ~1,246 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
create-pdf ~803

Create a PDF document with text, images, shapes, and full layout control. Supports progressive enhancement from simple documents to complex designs. **Key Features:** • Unicode support: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, emoji - auto-detects system fonts • Page setup (custom size, margins, background color) • Text with colors, fonts, positioning, and styling (oblique, spacing, etc.) • Shapes (rectangles, circles, lines) for visual design • Emoji rendering with inline image support **Common Patterns:** 1. **Simple Document** (no pageSetup needed): [{"type": "heading", "text": "Title"}, {"type": "text", "text": "Body"}] 2. **Styled Document** (add colors/background): pageSetup: {"backgroundColor": "#F5F5F5"} content: [{"type": "heading", "text": "Title", "color": "#4A90E2"}] 3. **Custom Layout** (letterhead, certificates): [{"type": "rect", "x": 0, "y": 0, "width": 612, "height": 80, "fillColor": "navy"}, {"type": "heading", "text": "Company", "color": "white", "y": 25, "align": "center"}] 4. **Algorithmic Design** (tapering fonts, progressive layouts): Calculate values in a loop, then pass to tool: for (let i = 0; i < lines.length; i++) { const progress = i / lines.length; const fontSize = 8 + (progress * 16); // 8pt → 24pt content.push({"type": "text", "text": lines[i], "fontSize": fontSize}); } **Coordinate System:** • Origin (0, 0) is top-left corner • Letter size page: 612 x 792 points (8.5" x 11") • 72 points = 1 inch **Tips:** • Use "align": "center" for centered text (works with or without "width") • Use "x" to manually position (calculate as: (pageWidth - textWidth) / 2 for centering) • Colors: hex ("#FFD700") or named ("gold", "navy", "black") • Oblique: true for default slant, or number for degrees (15 = italic look) • All pageSetup and visual styling fields are optional - defaults match standard documents

NameTypeReqDescription
authorstring–Document author metadata
contentarrayyesArray of content items to add to the PDF
filenamestring–Optional filename for the PDF (defaults to "document.pdf"). SECURITY: Filenames are sanitized and written to a sandboxed directory: • Default: ~/.mcp-pdf/ • Override: Set PDF_OUTPUT_DIR environment…
fontstring–Font for the PDF (optional - defaults to "auto"). **Default**: "auto" auto-detects Unicode fonts on macOS/Linux/Windows. Works for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, emoji, and all languages. Advan…
pageSetupobject–Optional page setup configuration
titlestring–Document title metadata

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

create-simple-pdf ~150

Create a simple PDF with just text content. A simplified version of create-pdf for basic use cases. Supports emoji rendering.

NameTypeReqDescription
filenamestring–Optional filename for the PDF (defaults to "document.pdf"). SECURITY: Filenames are sanitized and written to a sandboxed directory: • Default: ~/.mcp-pdf/ • Override: Set PDF_OUTPUT_DIR environment…
textstringyesText content for the PDF
titlestring–Document title metadata

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

generate-resume-pdf ~293

Generate a professional resume PDF from JSON Resume format. Follows the standard JSON Resume schema (https://jsonresume.org/schema). Supports basics, work, education, projects, skills, awards, certificates, languages, and more. Includes customizable styling options.

NameTypeReqDescription
filenamestring–Optional filename for the PDF (defaults to "resume.pdf"). SECURITY: Filenames are sanitized and written to a sandboxed directory: • Default: ~/.mcp-pdf/ • Override: Set PDF_OUTPUT_DIR environment va…
fontstring–Font for the PDF. Defaults to "auto" (system font detection). Options: • Built-in: Helvetica, Times-Roman, Courier (+ Bold/Italic variants) • URL: https://cdn.../font.woff2 (for Unicode/emoji suppor…
resumeobjectyesResume data in JSON Resume format
stylingobject–Optional styling customization for the resume layout

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

Common questions

What is the io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf server?

io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf is listed in the public MCP registry as io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf. MCP server for PDF generation using PDFKit. This page covers its npm package (@mcp-z/mcp-pdf).

Is the io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf server safe to use?

io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf scores 80 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. We found no known CVEs affecting it as of 24 September 2026. 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 io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf server expose?

io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf exposes 3 tools: create-pdf, create-simple-pdf, generate-resume-pdf. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 1,246 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.

Is the io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf server still maintained?

io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 24 September 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.

What licence is the io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf server under?

io.github.kmalakoff/mcp-pdf declares the MIT licence, which is OSI-approved. That covers the source only, and says nothing about the cost of any service it calls.