PDF Reader FAQs

Question 1

What is PDF Reader for VS Code?

Accepted Answer

PDF Reader for VS Code is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that seamlessly integrates PDF viewing, text extraction, summarization, and analysis capabilities directly into your VS Code environment.

Question 2

What key features does this PDF Reader offer?

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It allows you to open and read PDF documents, extract text from entire documents or specific pages/ranges, view PDF metadata, generate concise summaries, and analyze PDF content to answer specific questions.

Question 3

How does PDF Reader integrate with VS Code?

Accepted Answer

The tool functions as an MCP server, enabling VS Code (with the MCP extension installed) to access its PDF tools and prompts. You can interact with it directly through VS Code's Copilot or any other MCP client built into the IDE.

Question 4

Can I extract text from specific pages or sections of a PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can extract text from the entire document, a single specific page, or a defined range of pages within an open PDF document using the provided tools and prompts.

Question 5

Is PDF Reader compatible with other platforms besides VS Code?

Accepted Answer

While primarily optimized for VS Code, PDF Reader uses the open Model Context Protocol (MCP). This means it can also be configured and utilized with other MCP-compatible clients, such as Claude Desktop.

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