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Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
uvx optical-context-mcpClient configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
{
"mcpServers": {
"optical-context-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"optical-context-mcp"
]
}
}
}About this server
Optical Context MCP is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Python 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 Optical Context MCP MCP server?＋
Optical Context MCP is an MCP server by ChrBoebel. Compress OCR-heavy PDFs into dense packed images so agents can work with long visual documents.
How do I install Optical Context MCP?＋
Install it with: uvx optical-context-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Optical Context MCP free to use?＋
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/ChrBoebel/optical-context-mcp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.
Which clients support Optical Context MCP?＋
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.