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maintenanceEnables AI agents to securely read and extract information from PDF files including text content, metadata, and page counts from both local files and URLs within the project context.
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smart-read-mcp
Officialby SylphxAI
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@smart-read-mcpRead the file ~/documents/project-plan.md and extract its metadata."
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Smart Read MCP
Universal read path for agents — local files and guarded remote URLs resolved into the Smart Reader stack.
Status: planned — repository scaffold; MCP tools not shipped yet.
Part of the Sylphx Reader portfolio.
SOTA family roadmap: docs/roadmap/sota-family-roadmap.md.
Sibling | Role |
PDF Agent Document Twin (production) | |
Image Agent Media Twin | |
Video Agent Media Twin | |
Format sniff + delegate | |
Universal path (local + guarded URL) | |
Shared evidence schema |
Read vs interpret
Read (this repo): extract facts, metadata, transcripts, regions, and timelines with provenance — no generative LLM required.
Interpret (out of scope): summarize, classify, or answer open questions — belongs in the agent or an optional remote provider adapter.
Related MCP server: ParseJet - Universal File & URL Parser
Planned MCP surface
Primary tool: read_path
Quick start (after v0.1.0)
npx @sylphx/smart-read-mcpLicense
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