md-to-text
A Model Context Protocol server that converts Markdown documents to plain text with flexible options and dual protocol support.
README
Markdown to Text MCP Server
A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that converts Markdown documents to plain text. Supports both stdio and HTTP transport protocols for use as local tools or remote services.
Features
- 📝 Complete Markdown Support: Handles all common elements including headers, lists, links, images, code blocks, tables, etc.
- 🎛️ Flexible Conversion Options: Multiple output formats and style configurations
- 🔧 Dual Protocol Support: stdio mode (Claude Desktop) and HTTP mode (remote clients)
- 📁 Batch Processing: Directory scanning and bulk file conversion
- 🌐 URL Support: Direct processing of remote Markdown files
- 🔒 Security Hardened: Comprehensive input validation and security protection
- ⚡ High Performance: Optimized conversion engine with concurrency control
Quick Start
Installation
Option 1: Clone and Build
git clone <repository-url>
cd md_to_text_mcp
npm install
npm run build
Option 2: Use with npx (Recommended)
# From npm registry (if published)
npx md_to_text_mcp --help
# From GitHub repository
npx https://github.com/MD-TO-TEXT/md_to_text --help
# Local development
npm pack
npx ./md_to_text_mcp-1.0.0.tgz --help
Basic Usage
# Stdio mode (default)
npm start
# or with npx
npx md_to_text_mcp
# HTTP mode
npm run dev:http
# or with npx
npx md_to_text_mcp --mode http --port 3000
Using with npx
npx allows you to run the tool without installing it globally. Here's how to use it:
Quick Test
# Test the tool help
npx md_to_text_mcp --help
# Run in stdio mode for Claude Desktop
npx md_to_text_mcp --mode stdio
# Start HTTP server
npx md_to_text_mcp --mode http --port 3000
# Custom configuration
npx md_to_text_mcp --mode http --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8080 --cors
From Local Package
If you're developing locally:
# Create package
npm run build
npm pack
# Run with npx
npx ./md_to_text_mcp-1.0.0.tgz --help
npx ./md_to_text_mcp-1.0.0.tgz --mode stdio
Integration with Claude Desktop via npx
You can configure Claude Desktop to use the tool via npx:
{
"mcpServers": {
"md-to-text": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["md_to_text_mcp", "--mode", "stdio"],
"cwd": "/tmp"
}
}
}
Note: Using npx in Claude Desktop config requires that the package is published to npm registry or available in a git repository.
Tools
convert_text - Text Conversion
Convert Markdown text directly to plain text.
convert_file - File Conversion
Read and convert local Markdown files.
convert_url - URL Conversion
Fetch and convert remote Markdown content from URLs.
batch_convert - Batch Conversion
Batch process Markdown files in directories.
Conversion Options
preserveLinks: Preserve link URLslistStyle: List style (bullets/numbers/none)codeHandling: Code handling (preserve/remove/inline)tableFormat: Table format (simple/grid/none)headingStyle: Heading style (hash/underline/none)
Claude Desktop Integration
Add to Claude for Desktop configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"md-to-text": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["./build/index.js"],
"cwd": "/path/to/md_to_text_mcp"
}
}
}
Command Line Options
md-to-text-mcp [OPTIONS]
OPTIONS:
--mode <mode> Server mode: 'stdio' or 'http' (default: stdio)
--port <port> HTTP server port (default: 3000)
--host <host> HTTP server host (default: localhost)
--cors Enable CORS for HTTP mode
--no-cors Disable CORS for HTTP mode
--help, -h Show help message
EXAMPLES:
md-to-text-mcp # stdio mode
md-to-text-mcp --mode http --port 3000 # HTTP mode
md-to-text-mcp --mode http --host 0.0.0.0 # Allow external access
Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
MCP_MODE |
Server mode (stdio/http) | stdio |
MCP_PORT |
HTTP server port | 3000 |
MCP_HOST |
HTTP server host | localhost |
MAX_FILE_SIZE |
Max file size (bytes) | 10485760 (10MB) |
URL_TIMEOUT |
URL request timeout (ms) | 30000 (30s) |
ALLOWED_EXTENSIONS |
Allowed file extensions | .md,.markdown,.txt |
Docker Support
# Build image
docker build -t md-to-text-mcp .
# Run HTTP mode
docker run -p 3000:3000 md-to-text-mcp
# Health check
curl http://localhost:3000/health
API Examples
Text Conversion
{
"name": "convert_text",
"arguments": {
"markdown": "# Hello World\n\nThis is **bold** text.",
"options": {
"preserveLinks": true,
"listStyle": "bullets"
}
}
}
File Conversion
{
"name": "convert_file",
"arguments": {
"path": "/path/to/document.md",
"options": {
"headingStyle": "underline"
}
}
}
URL Conversion
{
"name": "convert_url",
"arguments": {
"url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/user/repo/main/README.md",
"options": {
"codeHandling": "remove"
}
}
}
Batch Conversion
{
"name": "batch_convert",
"arguments": {
"directory": "/path/to/docs",
"recursive": true,
"options": {
"tableFormat": "simple"
}
}
}
Security
The server includes multiple layers of security:
- Path Traversal Protection: Prevents access to system directories
- File Size Limits: Default 10MB maximum
- URL Validation: Only allows HTTP/HTTPS protocols
- Private IP Filtering: Blocks access to internal networks
- Content Sanitization: Removes potentially malicious content
- Request Timeouts: Prevents long-running operations
Development
Project Structure
src/
├── engine/ # Conversion engine
├── security/ # Security validation
├── tools/ # MCP tool implementations
├── transports/ # Transport protocols
├── types/ # TypeScript type definitions
└── index.ts # Main entry point
Development Commands
npm run build # Build project
npm run watch # Watch mode build
npm run dev:stdio # Development - stdio
npm run dev:http # Development - HTTP
Related Resources
Markdown Documentation
- Complete Markdown Guide - Comprehensive Markdown syntax tutorial for efficient md to text conversion
Online Tools
- MD to Text Converter - Free online Markdown to text conversion tool with real-time processing
License
MIT License
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