PaperQuire v0.3.0 Lets AI Agents Generate Branded PDFs via MCP

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PaperQuire has released version 0.3.0, introducing a built-in Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot to convert Markdown directly into formatted PDF documents. MCP is an open protocol enabling AI applications to call external tools through a standard JSON-RPC interface, eliminating the need for manual copy-paste and formatting steps. The MCP server exposes four tools — render, list_templates, show_template, and batch_render — and works with the same Chromium-based rendering engine used in PaperQuire's desktop app. Users can configure PaperQuire as an MCP server in Claude Desktop, VS Code, or any compatible client by adding a short JSON snippet to their config file. The app is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with a free tier offering three renders per day and a Pro plan for unlimited use.

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