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# Handwriting OCR MCP Server
[](https://smithery.ai/server/@Handwriting-OCR/handwriting-ocr-mcp-server)
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for [Handwriting OCR](https://www.handwritingocr.com) API.
## Overview
The Handwriting OCR MCP Server enables integration between MCP clients and the Handwriting OCR service. This document outlines the setup process and provides a basic example of using the client.
This server allows you to upload images and PDF documents, check their status, and retrieve the OCR result as Markdown.
## Tools
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* Upload Document
* Check Status
* Get Text
## Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
* Node.js installed on your system (recommended version 18.x or higher).
* An active account on the [Handwriting OCR Platform](https://www.handwritingocr.com) and an active [API token](https://www.handwritingocr.com/settings/api).
## Installation
### Installing via Smithery
To install handwriting-ocr-mcp-server for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@Handwriting-OCR/handwriting-ocr-mcp-server):
```bash
npx -y @smithery/cli install @Handwriting-OCR/handwriting-ocr-mcp-server --client claude
```
### Installing manually for Claude Desktop
To use the Handwriting OCR MCP Server in Claude Desktop application, use:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"handwriting-ocr": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/Users/mateo/Local/Code/MCP/handwriting-ocr/build/index.js"
],
"env": {
"API_TOKEN": "your-api-token",
},
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": []
}
}
}
```
## Configuration
The Handwriting OCR MCP Server supports environment variables to be set for authentication and configuration:
* `API_TOKEN`: Your API token.
You can find these values in the API settings dashboard on the [Handwriting OCR Platform](https://www.handwritingocr.com).
## Support
Please refer to the [Handwriting OCR API Documentation](https://www.handwritingocr.com/api/docs).
For support with the Handwriting OCR MCP Server, please submit a [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/issues).
## About
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Handwriting OCR Platform
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