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ChangeThisFile MCP server

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by changethisfile.com·com.changethisfile/mcp·v1.2.0·6 stars
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1,000+ conversion routes plus translate, extract tables, compress. 25 free/month, then a free key.

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ChangeThisFile tools (7)

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  • check_jobFree

    Check the status of a previously submitted file job (translate_file, extract_tables, compress_file). Returns the current status, preview + checkout link for completed paid jobs, or the download URL for completed free/paid-and-unlocked jobs.

  • compress_fileFree

    Compress a file (PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP, MP4, MOV, WebM) down to an exact target size — e.g. "under 5MB for an upload form". FREE (daily limit applies). Returns a download URL on success; if the target is physically unreachable it fails honestly and reports the smallest achievable size. Provide EITHER source_url OR base64_content, plus a filename with extension.

  • convert_fileFree

    Convert a file from one format to another. Anonymous callers get 25 free conversions per month per network; after that a free verified ChangeThisFile API key is required (25/month shared across REST + MCP; send it as Authorization: Bearer ctf_sk_…). Pass EITHER a publicly accessible URL (source_url) OR base64-encoded file contents (base64_content + source_format) — exactly one is required. Returns a temporary download URL (valid 1 hour; file deleted within 24 hours).

  • do_file_jobFree

    Describe what you want done to a file in plain language — e.g. "translate this contract to German", "pull every table out of this PDF into Excel", "shrink this video to under 25MB", "convert this to PDF". The instruction is routed to the right job automatically; if the request is not supported yet you get an honest explanation of what is. Provide EITHER source_url OR base64_content, plus a filename with extension.

  • extract_tablesFree

    Extract every table from a PDF or image (PNG, JPG, WebP) into a clean multi-sheet Excel file. The job runs immediately and returns a FREE preview of the first table plus a secure Stripe checkout link — the full .xlsx unlocks after payment ($3.99, one-time, no account needed). Provide EITHER source_url OR base64_content, plus a filename with extension.

  • list_conversionsFree

    List all supported conversion routes. Optionally filter by source format to see what you can convert FROM a specific format.

  • translate_fileFree

    Translate a document into another language with the original layout and formatting preserved (DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, PDF, TXT, MD, SRT, VTT). The job runs immediately and returns a FREE preview of the first pages plus a secure Stripe checkout link — the full translated file unlocks after payment ($4.99, one-time, no account needed). Provide EITHER source_url OR base64_content, plus a filename with extension.

Public scan report

scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-10-31 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it

no findings
  • –Code scanremote-only server, no package to scann/a
  • Live reliabilityremote reachable in 1353ms20/20
  • Tool poisoning7 tool descriptions checked15/15
  • Auth qualityopen endpoint, read-only tools10/15
  • Maintenancelast push 18 days ago15/15
  • Maintainer identityendpoint served from the registry-verified namespace domain8/10
Overall 91/100. Components that don't apply are left out of the denominator. Any critical finding is an F.RubricAppeal a findingJSON

How ChangeThisFile compares

Against every graded Scraping and browsing MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.

Safety score
91/100
higher than 80% of 867 Scraping and browsing servers
Tools
7
the typical Scraping and browsing server has 6
Tools that change things
0%
typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
Uptime
100%
of our recent checks; the typical remote Scraping and browsing server answers 100%
Response time
184 ms
faster than 59% of 385 Scraping and browsing servers
GitHub stars
6
more than 75% of 584 Scraping and browsing servers

What its tools let an agent do: 7 read

Install ChangeThisFile in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code

claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://changethisfile.com/mcp
Add to Cursor

What the publisher says

From the ChangeThisFile repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub

ChangeThisFile MCP Server

Use ChangeThisFile's seven file tools from any MCP client: conversion across 1,000+ supported routes, document translation, table extraction, exact-size compression, natural-language routing, and job status checks.

Powered by ChangeThisFile.com. Discovery and paid-preview jobs are public. General convert_file accepts a verified developer key now and shares its quota with REST API usage. Anonymous conversion remains available during the connector compatibility window; authentication will not be enforced before August 27, 2026, and only after connector support is verified.

Tools

Option 1 — Remote endpoint (recommended, no install)

The server is hosted at https://changethisfile.com/mcp using streamable HTTP transport (MCP spec 2025-03-26). If your client supports remote MCP servers, point it straight at the endpoint. Clients that support custom headers can send Authorization: Bearer ctfsk... to use authenticated developer metering.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "changethisfile": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://changethisfile.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude Code:

claude mcp add --transport http changethisfile https://changethisfile.com/mcp

Option 2 — Local stdio server (this package)

For clients that only speak stdio, this package bridges stdio ↔ the hosted endpoint:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "changethisfile": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "github:aadilr/changethisfile-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "CTF_API_KEY": "ctf_sk_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

CTFAPIKEY is optional: without it you get 25 free conversions per month per network; after that convert_file asks for a key. Get a verified free key from the ChangeThisFile dashboard (or POST https://changethisfile.com/v1/keys/free with {"email":"you@example.com"} and click the verification email); its 25 monthly conversions are shared across MCP and REST. Paid plans start at $29/month.

Or clone and run directly:

git clone https://github.com/aadilr/changethisfile-mcp.git
cd changethisfile-mcp
npm install
node index.js

Option 3 — Agent Skill / Claude Code plugin

This repo doubles as an Agent Skill and Claude Code plugin.

Any skills-capable agent (Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Copilot, and more):

npx skills add aadilr/changethisfile-mcp

Claude Code plugin (bundles the MCP server + the skill):

/plugin marketplace add aadilr/changethisfile-mcp
/plugin install changethisfile@changethisfile

Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.

Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.

ChangeThisFile: common questions

Is ChangeThisFile MCP server safe?
Yes, by our scan: it is graded A (91/100). Read the ChangeThisFile safety report
How do I install ChangeThisFile?
It runs remotely at changethisfile.com. Add it to Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop with the snippets above, or call it through the mcp.market gateway without installing anything.
Does ChangeThisFile need an API key?
Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.
Is ChangeThisFile maintained?
The last commit was 23 days ago (2026-10-13). The latest release is v1.2.0.
Is ChangeThisFile up?
100% of our last 28 checks got an answer. We check remote servers about four times a day.
What can I use instead of ChangeThisFile?
Servers from other publishers that do the same job: Video Extract MCP server, Firecrawl MCP Server and Brightdata MCP server.
How does ChangeThisFile compare with other Scraping and browsing MCP servers?
safety score 91/100 (higher than 80% of 867 Scraping and browsing servers); tools 7 (the typical Scraping and browsing server has 6); tools that change things 0% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.

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