Free the Tools
Local PDF, image, data and text tools for AI assistants. Files stay on your computer.
Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
npmnpx -y freethetools
Client configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
mcpServers{
"mcpServers": {
"freethetools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"freethetools"
]
}
}
}
About this server
Free the Tools is listed in the Media & Design category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.
Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Free the Tools MCP server?
Free the Tools is an MCP server by sapience-design. Local PDF, image, data and text tools for AI assistants. Files stay on your computer.
How do I install Free the Tools?
Install it with: npx -y freethetools. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Free the Tools free to use?
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/sapience-design/freethetools. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.
Which clients support Free the Tools?
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.