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pdfrender

MCP server · GitHub · graded 2026-10-23Source linked

HTML and CSS to PDF MCP server with page headers, footers and page numbers. No headless browser.

No outside reports on file

pdfrender reads local files and fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesReads local filesNOTED
  • Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourceGitHub (pdfrender-dev/pdfrender)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/pdfrender-dev/pdfrender ↗

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About Pdfrender

Pdfrender is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing and Files & documents: HTML and CSS to PDF MCP server with page headers, footers and page numbers. No headless browser.

It is hosted on GitHub at pdfrender-dev/pdfrender (last repository push on 2026-10-02). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files, fetches arbitrary web urls.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Source code and setup steps: github.com/pdfrender-dev/pdfrender.

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

4/100
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

  • Local file read access: Reads local documents or database files. Point it only at the specific files needed for the task so sensitive workspace files remain out of reach.
  • Untrusted web content & prompt injection: Fetches arbitrary web pages or remote endpoints where hidden instructions could manipulate agent behavior. Restrict outbound domains and review tool outputs.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (pdfrender-dev/pdfrender). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Pdfrender?

Pdfrender does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/pdfrender-dev/pdfrender.

Are there security reports about Pdfrender?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Pdfrender currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Pdfrender actively maintained?

We do not have star or download counts on file for Pdfrender yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-28). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/pdfrender-dev/pdfrender before relying on it.

What are alternatives to Pdfrender?

You can compare Pdfrender side by side with other Browser MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

Maintain or use Pdfrender? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Pdfrender

GitHub README Markdown:

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[![AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Pdfrender](https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/pdfrender-dev-pdfrender)](https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/pdfrender-dev-pdfrender)

HTML embed:

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<a href="https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/pdfrender-dev-pdfrender"><img src="https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/pdfrender-dev-pdfrender" alt="AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Pdfrender" height="20" /></a>

Terminal check:

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curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "pdfrender-dev-pdfrender"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: pdfrender
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/pdfrender-dev-pdfrender
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** Reads local files
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Fetches arbitrary web URLs
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (pdfrender-dev/pdfrender)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/pdfrender-dev/pdfrender
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
pdfrender-dev
Source code
github.com/pdfrender-dev/pdfrender
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-23

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