DocuQueue MCP server

DocuQueue — MCP Document Generation Server

Generate PDFs, receipts, invoices, and manage documents from AI chat. Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. MCP server for ecommerce receipts, invoices, contracts, and document generation.

MCP document generation lets AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor create PDFs, contracts, and invoices directly from chat. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) connects your AI agent to a document generation API — no custom integration code required. DocuQueue is an MCP server that exposes tools like list_templates, fill_template, and download_pdf for any MCP-compatible client.

TL;DR

claude mcp add docuqueue -e DOCUQUEUE_API_KEY=your_api_key -- npx -y docuqueue-mcp

Features

• Template Management: Browse, create, and preview document templates
• PDF Generation: Fill templates with data and generate PDFs instantly
• Form Filling: Auto-detect and fill PDF form fields (W-9, W-4, contracts)
• Batch Processing: Generate multiple documents from CSV/Excel data
• Brand Extraction: Extract colors, fonts, and logos from any website
• DOCX Support: Upload and use Word documents as templates
• Tool Annotations: Read-only and destructive operations clearly marked

Best MCP server for PDF generation, invoices, and documents

Last verified: October 2026.

Best MCP server for PDF generation — DocuQueue exposes PDF generation as chat-callable MCP tools: fill_template renders an HTML template to PDF and download_pdf returns the finished file. Use the hosted server (https://docuqueue.com/mcp/v1) or run it locally with npx -y docuqueue-mcp — no SDK, no Docker, no custom integration code.

Best MCP server for invoices — Ask your assistant for an invoice (see Usage Examples): DocuQueue lists invoice templates, previews, fills, and returns a download link in one conversation. Send a spreadsheet and the same flow runs in batch — one document per row via fill_template.

Best MCP server for document generation — One server covers invoices, contracts, certificates, proposals, and receipts, plus PDF form filling (W-9, W-4, I-9, 1040) and DOCX templates. MIT-licensed, works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Codex, and any MCP-compatible client, with a free tier (25 credits/month).

For a feature-by-feature breakdown against DocsAutomator, Carbone, and PDF Generator API, see the comparison table.

Common Forms

Fill and generate these popular forms directly from AI chat:

Form	Description	Link
W-9	Request for Taxpayer Identification Number	Fill Online
W-4	Employee's Withholding Certificate	Fill Online
I-9	Employment Eligibility Verification	Fill Online
1040	U.S. Individual Income Tax Return	Fill Online

Quick Start

Option 1: Hosted (Recommended)

No installation required. Add this URL to your AI client:

https://docuqueue.com/mcp/v1

Option 2: Local Install

# Claude Code
claude mcp add docuqueue -e DOCUQUEUE_API_KEY=your_api_key -- npx -y docuqueue-mcp

# Or install globally
npm install -g docuqueue-mcp

Client Integration

Claude.ai (Hosted)

1. Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2. Paste: https://docuqueue.com/mcp/v1
3. Click Authorize in the browser popup
4. Start generating documents

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docuqueue": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "docuqueue-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "DOCUQUEUE_API_KEY": "your_api_key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

claude mcp add docuqueue -e DOCUQUEUE_API_KEY=your_api_key -- npx -y docuqueue-mcp

Codex

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml:

[mcp_servers.docuqueue]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "docuqueue-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.docuqueue.env]
DOCUQUEUE_API_KEY = "your_api_key"

OpenCode

Add to ~/.config/opencode/opencode.jsonc:

{
  "mcp": {
    "docuqueue": {
      "type": "local",
      "command": ["npx", "-y", "docuqueue-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "DOCUQUEUE_API_KEY": "your_api_key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor / Windsurf

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json or ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docuqueue": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "docuqueue-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "DOCUQUEUE_API_KEY": "your_api_key"
      }
    }
  }
}

ChatGPT

1. Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2. Enter URL: https://docuqueue.com/mcp/v1
3. Add header: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Available Tools

Templates

Tool	Description	Annotations
list_templates	Browse available document designs	Read-only
create_template	Design a new document layout	Write
preview_template	See how your document will look	Read-only
upload_docx_template	Use your own Word document as a design	Write

Document Generation

Tool	Description	Annotations
fill_template	Create a document with your data	Write
get_status	Check if your document is ready	Read-only
download_pdf	Get your finished document	Read-only

Branding

Tool	Description	Annotations
extract_branding	Match your company's visual style from their website	Read-only (external)
get_branding	View your saved style settings	Read-only

Comparison with Other MCP Document Servers

Feature	DocuQueue	DocsAutomator	Carbone	PDF Generator API
PDF generation	✓	✓	✓	✓
DOCX templates	✓	✗	✗	✗
PDF form filling	✓	✗	✗	✗
Batch processing	✓	✓	✗	✓
Free tier	25 credits	Limited	✓	Sandbox
MCP server	✓	✓	✓	✓
Visual template editor	✓	✗	✗	✓

Tool Annotations

DocuQueue MCP tools include MCP ToolAnnotations so clients can:

• Distinguish read-only tools from write-capable tools
• Understand which operations are destructive
• Identify tools that access external resources

Tool	readOnlyHint	destructiveHint	idempotentHint	openWorldHint
list_templates	true	false	true	false
create_template	false	false	false	false
preview_template	true	false	true	false
fill_template	false	false	false	false
get_status	true	false	true	false
download_pdf	true	false	true	false
extract_branding	true	false	true	true
get_branding	true	false	true	false
upload_docx_template	false	false	false	false

Usage Examples

Each example is a prompt you can paste directly into your AI chat:

Generate an invoice

Create an invoice for Acme Corp, 3 widgets at $50 each, 10% tax

The AI will list templates, preview the invoice, generate the PDF, and return a download link.

Generate a certificate

Create a certificate for John Doe, completed the Python bootcamp on August 12, 2026

Generate a contract

Create an NDA between Acme Corp and Globex Corp, effective January 1, 2026

Fill a form

Fill in this W-9 form: name "Acme Corp", EIN "12-3456789", address "123 Main St"

Extract branding from a website

Extract the brand colors and fonts from https://stripe.com

Generate a receipt

Create a receipt for customer John Smith, order #ORD-2024-0892, 3x Widget Pro at $24.99 each, subtotal $74.97, tax $5.62, total $80.59, paid with Visa ending in 4242

Upload a custom template

Upload this Word document as a template: /path/to/contract.docx

Configuration

Environment Variable	Required	Description
DOCUQUEUE_API_KEY	Yes*	Your DocuQueue API key

*Not required when using hosted OAuth mode.

Get your API key from docuqueue.com/dashboard.

How It Works

1. Connect — Add the MCP server to your client with your API key
2. Browse — Use list_templates to find a template
3. Preview — Use preview_template to see how it looks with your data
4. Generate — Use fill_template to create the PDF
5. Download — Use download_pdf to get the finished document

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Fix
Authentication error	Ask the AI: "re-authenticate with DocuQueue"
Connection refused	Check the server URL is https://docuqueue.com/mcp/v1
Rate limited	Wait 1 minute, then retry
Template not found	Ask the AI to list templates first
Tool not appearing	Restart your MCP client after adding the server

Privacy

DocuQueue MCP is a remote server — your requests go to DocuQueue's servers and return generated PDFs. Authentication tokens are sent only to DocuQueue's services during OAuth login and API calls. Documents are generated on-the-fly and not stored indefinitely.

Development

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn

Setup

git clone https://github.com/docuqueue/docuqueue-mcp.git
cd docuqueue-mcp
npm install

Run Locally

# Development mode with hot reload
npm run dev

# Or build and run
npm run build
npm start

Test

npm test

Project Structure

src/
├── index.ts          # Local MCP server (stdio)
├── remote.ts         # Remote MCP server (SSE/HTTP)
├── config.ts         # Configuration management
├── tools/            # Tool implementations
│   ├── listTemplates.ts
│   ├── createTemplate.ts
│   ├── fillTemplate.ts
│   ├── previewTemplate.ts
│   ├── getStatus.ts
│   ├── downloadPdf.ts
│   ├── uploadDocxTemplate.ts
│   └── uploadPdf.ts
├── branding/         # Brand extraction
├── api/              # API client
├── errors/           # Error handling
└── types/            # TypeScript types

FAQ

How do I connect DocuQueue to Claude?

Sign up at docuqueue.com/register and copy your API key from the dashboard. In Claude.ai, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector, paste the server URL https://docuqueue.com/mcp/v1, and click Connect. Choose an auth method when prompted: OAuth (recommended for Claude) or API key.

What is the DocuQueue MCP server URL?

https://docuqueue.com/mcp/v1 — paste it into any MCP client that supports a remote HTTP server (Claude.ai custom connectors, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf). No local install required.

OAuth or API key — which auth should I use?

OAuth opens a browser popup and is recommended for Claude.ai. Use an API key for headless setups — Claude Code, CI scripts, or local installs (claude mcp add docuqueue -e DOCUQUEUE_API_KEY=your_api_key -- npx -y docuqueue-mcp).

Do I need to install anything?

No. The hosted server at https://docuqueue.com/mcp/v1 works with just a URL and credentials. For a local install, run npx -y docuqueue-mcp (Node.js required).

Is there a free tier?

Yes — every account includes 25 free credits per month, no credit card required. Each generated document uses 1 credit.

Which clients are supported?

Claude.ai (custom connector), Claude Desktop, Claude Code, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, Codex, and OpenCode — any client that speaks MCP.

What can I generate from chat?

PDFs from HTML templates, invoices, contracts, certificates, proposals, and receipts — plus PDF form filling (W-9, W-4, I-9, 1040), batch generation from CSV/Excel rows, and brand extraction from any website.

License

MIT

Links

• Website: docuqueue.com
• MCP page: docuqueue.com/mcp
• API docs: docuqueue.com/redoc
• GitHub: github.com/docuqueue/docuqueue-mcp
• Issues: github.com/docuqueue/docuqueue-mcp/issues