Paperless-NGX MCP Server

The Paperless‑NGX MCP Server bridges Claude or other Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients with a Paperless‑NGX instance, turning a document management system into an AI‑powered knowledge base. By exposing the full range of Paperless‑NGX operations as MCP tools, developers can let conversational agents query, manipulate, and organize documents without leaving the chat interface. This eliminates the need for custom API wrappers or manual browser interactions, streamlining workflows that involve legal filings, financial records, or any scenario where documents must be quickly located and annotated.

At its core, the server offers a comprehensive toolkit for document lifecycle management. Users can list, search, and download files; create or modify tags and correspondents; and bulk‑edit large batches of documents. Each operation is represented as a discrete tool with clear, typed parameters, enabling the AI to reason about intent and validate inputs before sending requests. For example, a user can ask Claude to “Show me all documents tagged as ‘Invoice’,” and the assistant will invoke the tool with a filter for that tag, returning a concise summary directly in the chat.

The value proposition lies in turning static document repositories into dynamic, AI‑driven workspaces. Developers can embed the server into existing Claude workflows, allowing assistants to automate repetitive tasks such as re‑categorizing invoices, merging related receipts, or generating compliance reports on the fly. Because all actions are performed through MCP, security is handled by Paperless‑NGX’s token system and network policies, keeping sensitive data on the same infrastructure that already enforces access controls.

Key features include:

• Full CRUD for documents, tags, correspondents, and document types – every API endpoint is mirrored as an MCP tool.
• Bulk operations with granular control – the tool supports a wide array of actions, from tagging to rotating pages.
• Search and pagination – efficient retrieval of large datasets with optional page size limits.
• Download flexibility – choose between archived or original file formats.

Typical use cases span finance teams automating invoice processing, legal departments indexing case files, or compliance officers auditing document metadata. In each scenario, the MCP server lets the AI orchestrate complex sequences—searching for a set of documents, re‑tagging them, and then generating a summary—all within the same conversational thread.

By integrating seamlessly with MCP‑compatible assistants, the Paperless‑NGX server provides a low‑friction path to embed robust document management into AI workflows, unlocking productivity gains and reducing the cognitive load on users who would otherwise have to juggle multiple tools.