Unfold MCP

Name: Unfold MCP
Author: bytestay

by bytestayversion 0.2.8i★ 0iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.Bytestay/unfold-mcp

How to install

What it does

PDF, DOCX, PPTX and XLSX documents to Markdown for AI agents, from a URL or a local file.

Connects Runs on your computer
Account or key Needs RAPIDAPI_KEY, API_MARKET_KEY
Category Docs, sheets & office work

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 2/2 checks · Runs on your computer

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

You need a Unfold MCP key (create it on the maker’s site) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Unfold MCP key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. Check the maker’s site for pricing and free plans.
Open the Unfold MCP site ↗
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unfold": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "bytestay-unfold-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RAPIDAPI_KEY": "your-value",
        "API_MARKET_KEY": "your-value",
        "BYTESTAY_MARKETPLACE": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone

Done

Quit Claude and open it again
Done
Try it
Use Unfold MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using Unfold MCP or shows a Unfold MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect Unfold MCP yet

Unfold MCP runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect Unfold MCP

Steps for Claude →You need a Unfold MCP key (create it on the maker’s site) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →You need a Unfold MCP key (create it on the maker’s site) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →You need a Unfold MCP key (create it on the maker’s site) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →You need a Unfold MCP key (create it on the maker’s site) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Docs, sheets & office work that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Puter MCP✓ ChatGPT
LMCP✓ ChatGPT
Keeper.sh✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

You need a Unfold MCP key (create it on the maker’s site) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Unfold MCP key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. Check the maker’s site for pricing and free plans.
Open the Unfold MCP site ↗
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done
4
Paste this command and press Enter
```
claude mcp add --scope user unfold --env RAPIDAPI_KEY=your-value --env API_MARKET_KEY=your-value --env BYTESTAY_MARKETPLACE=your-value -- uvx bytestay-unfold-mcp
```
Replace “your-value” with your key before pressing Enter
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Done
Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see Unfold MCP listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use Unfold MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using Unfold MCP or shows a Unfold MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

You need a Unfold MCP key (create it on the maker’s site) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Unfold MCP key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. Check the maker’s site for pricing and free plans.
Open the Unfold MCP site ↗
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Fill in your key
In the Unfold MCP settings, RAPIDAPI_KEY, API_MARKET_KEY, BYTESTAY_MARKETPLACE is empty; add your key and save
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Unfold MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using Unfold MCP or shows a Unfold MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

You need a Unfold MCP key (create it on the maker’s site) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Unfold MCP key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. Check the maker’s site for pricing and free plans.
Open the Unfold MCP site ↗
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Fill in your key
In the Unfold MCP settings, RAPIDAPI_KEY, API_MARKET_KEY, BYTESTAY_MARKETPLACE is empty; add your key and save
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Unfold MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using Unfold MCP or shows a Unfold MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

See every app that uses MCP →

JSON settings are under “For developers” below

Stuck? Ask people who use Unfold MCP💬 Discussion →

For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user unfold --env RAPIDAPI_KEY=your-value --env API_MARKET_KEY=your-value --env BYTESTAY_MARKETPLACE=your-value -- uvx bytestay-unfold-mcp

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unfold": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "bytestay-unfold-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RAPIDAPI_KEY": "your-value",
        "API_MARKET_KEY": "your-value",
        "BYTESTAY_MARKETPLACE": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unfold": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "bytestay-unfold-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RAPIDAPI_KEY": "your-value",
        "API_MARKET_KEY": "your-value",
        "BYTESTAY_MARKETPLACE": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "unfold": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "bytestay-unfold-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RAPIDAPI_KEY": "your-value",
        "API_MARKET_KEY": "your-value",
        "BYTESTAY_MARKETPLACE": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Values you fill in

RAPIDAPI_KEY secret env
Your RapidAPI key
API_MARKET_KEY secret env
Your api.market key, used when RAPIDAPI_KEY is not set
BYTESTAY_MARKETPLACE env
rapidapi or apimarket, when both keys are set (the old name HFL_MARKETPLACE still works)

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 0
Downloads per weeki: 776/wk
Licence i: No licence stated
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 0.2.8
Categoryi: Docs, sheets & office work
Published to registryi: Nov 10, 2026
Code last changedi: Nov 11, 2026
Maker: bytestay
Packages: pypi: bytestay-unfold-mcp
Repo: Bytestay/unfold-mcp
Website: unfold.bytestay.pt
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 12, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account bytestay, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed yesterday
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Discussion

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User reviews

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Compared with others in Docs, sheets & office worki

More stars than 0% of the other 3785 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 88% of the other 3785 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 3785 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Unfold MCP safe?

It passed 2 of 2 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: RAPIDAPI_KEY, API_MARKET_KEY

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed yesterday, and the latest version (0.2.8) reached the registry 2 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Python (uv) on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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README from the maker

Open the README

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Unfold MCP server

Give your AI agent the content of PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX) and Excel (XLSX) documents as Markdown, from a URL or a local file.

The server is open source (MIT). It calls the Unfold API, which is paid, with a free plan.

You use your own key, from RapidAPI or api.market.
Every tool call is one request on your plan.
The free Basic plan has 15 requests a month, with a hard limit, so it never runs up a bill.

1. Get a key

marketplace
RapidAPI	plans
api.market	store

2. Add the server to your MCP client

The server runs locally over stdio with uv. Put your key in its environment.

JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code and most clients):

"mcpServers": { "unfold": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["--from", "bytestay-unfold-mcp", "unfold-mcp"], "env": { "RAPIDAPI_KEY": "your-rapidapi-key" } } } }

Claude Code:

claude mcp add unfold --env RAPIDAPI_KEY=your-rapidapi-key -- uvx --from bytestay-unfold-mcp unfold-mcp

Environment

variable	meaning
`RAPIDAPI_KEY`	your RapidAPI key
`API_MARKET_KEY`	your api.market key, used when `RAPIDAPI_KEY` is not set
`BYTESTAY_MARKETPLACE`	`rapidapi` or `apimarket`, when both keys are set

Up to 0.2.7 the setting was HFL_MARKETPLACE. The old name still works, with a one-line notice on stderr.

Without a key the server still starts. The first tool call then explains where to get one.

Also listed on Glama:

3. Tools

tool	what it does
`convert_document(url=… \	path=…, max_chars=20000)`	converts one document to Markdown; give a public URL, or a local file to upload

The format is detected from the content.

Every tool returns the API's JSON response.

When the marketplace reports it, quota_remaining is added: the requests left on your plan this month.
Errors are explained in plain words, with what to do next:
key refused, with the link to subscribe;
quota reached, with the plans;
input the API couldn't process, with the API's reason.

Privacy

Local files are read only when a tool is given their path. They are sent to the API for that one request.
The API processes inputs in memory and doesn't store them. See the privacy policy.
Your key is only sent to the marketplace you chose.

Limits

Local files up to 10 MB.
Markdown up to 500,000 characters.
The server needs Python 3.10+ (uv installs it for you).

Development

uv venv && uv pip install -e ".[dev]"

.venv/bin/pytest # unit tests, no network; 100% coverage required .venv/bin/ruff check src tests scripts

scripts/e2e_stdio.py unfold runs the server over stdio, as a client would, and calls its tools against the real API. It needs RAPIDAPI_KEY or API_MARKET_KEY.

History

Formerly Hybrid Forge Lab. This repository continues hybridforgelab/unfold-mcp under the ByteStay name since November 2026, so the older commits come from there.

Licence

MIT. Unfold itself is a paid API with a free plan, run by ByteStay.

Unfold MCP

What it does

Install

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a Unfold MCP key

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a Unfold MCP key

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a Unfold MCP key

Click this button to open Cursor

Fill in your key

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a Unfold MCP key

Click this button to open VS Code

Fill in your key

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

Values you fill in

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Docs, sheets & office worki

Common questions

Others in the same category

Puter MCP

XcodeBuildMCP

XcodeBuildMCP

README from the maker

Unfold MCP server

1. Get a key

2. Add the server to your MCP client

Environment

3. Tools

Privacy

Limits

Development

History

Licence