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Paperless MCP

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 18 Sep 2026; it has been in the index since 18 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Paperless MCP is an open-source FastMCP server that wraps the Paperless-NGX REST API. It lets developers and AI assistants search, retrieve, create, and manage documents through MCP-compatible clients.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceCLISelf-hostedAPI
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Connecting AI assistants and automation tools to Paperless-NGX document management.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers and Paperless-NGX administrators

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: data_extraction

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: indicated (inferred, not tested) · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: DESKTOP, API, CLI · deployment: cli, self_hosted, api_only

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Paperless MCP is a Frameworks & SDKs project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on connecting AI assistants and automation tools to Paperless-NGX document management. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for developers and Paperless-NGX administrators. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the command line and API, and it can be self-hosted.

pvliesdonk builds and maintains Paperless MCP. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include document search, document retrieval, and document creation. Inferred · not functionally tested: Catalogued interfaces include an MCP server and a public API.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Document search
  • Document retrieval
  • Document creation
  • Document management
  • REST API wrapper
  • MCP server

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
paperless-ngxmcp-serverdocument-managementrest-api-wrapper
AI capabilities
TextStructured
Inference: Cloud API

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Connectors
MCPAPI
Runs on
CLISelf-hostedAPI-only

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed18 Sep · 02:52 UTC
    Paperless MCP seen via MCP Registry (official)
    Source: MCP Registry (official) · Open

Frequently asked questions about Paperless MCP

What does Paperless MCP do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Paperless MCP focuses on connecting AI assistants and automation tools to Paperless-NGX document management. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who should use Paperless MCP?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Paperless MCP is an open-source project built for developers and Paperless-NGX administrators.
Is Paperless MCP free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Paperless MCP is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Paperless MCP run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Paperless MCP runs on the command line and API. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Paperless MCP still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 18 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to Paperless MCP?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include paperflow-mcp, Scrapeless MCP Server, and Cloud MCP.paperflow-mcpScrapeless MCP ServerCloud MCP
Who develops Paperless MCP?
Paperless MCP is developed by pvliesdonk.
Is Paperless MCP open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Paperless MCP is open source under the Open Source license.

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