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Text to PDF

Convert text to PDF

Verdict

Text to PDF converts plain text into downloadable PDF documents inside Switchy. When you @mention it in a Space, it takes any text block — meeting notes, code snippets, draft copy — and returns a formatted PDF you can share or archive. Useful for teams that need quick exports without leaving the conversation. The MCP exposes one tool: text-to-PDF conversion. No authentication required, so setup is instant. Trade-off: formatting options are minimal — you get a clean, readable PDF but no custom fonts, headers, or layout control.

Common use cases

  • Export meeting notes as PDF
  • Archive chat threads for compliance
  • Generate shareable reports from drafts
  • Convert code snippets to printable docs
  • Create quick handouts from bullet points

Integration

Vendor
Text to PDF
Category
docs
Auth
NONE
Tools
1
Composio slug
text_to_pdf

Tools

  • Convert text to pdf

    Convert text to pdf

Setup

Setup guide

  1. 11. Open your Switchy workspace and navigate to Settings > Integrations. 2. Find Text to PDF in the MCP directory and click Connect. 3. Because this MCP requires no authentication, the connection completes immediately — no OAuth flow or API key needed. 4. Return to any Space and type '@Text to PDF' to confirm the integration appears in the mention menu. 5. Test the connection by sending a message like '@Text to PDF convert this text to a PDF: Hello world.' and verify you receive a download link. 6. The MCP responds with a PDF file you can open, save, or share with your team. 7. If the mention doesn't autocomplete, refresh the Space or check that the integration shows as active in Settings.

What teammates see: by default, memories from Text to PDF are scoped to the Space (PROJECT visibility) - you can mark any memory PRIVATE or share it ORG-wide.

Works well with

Top models

Compatibility data appears once enough Spaces have used this MCP together with a given model.

How Switchy teams use it

Not enough Spaces yet to publish anonymised usage stats (we require ≥ 50 Spaces per week).

Starter prompts

Export Meeting Summary

@Text to PDF convert the meeting notes above into a PDF. Include the action items and decisions we made.
Open in a Space →

Archive Project Brief

@Text to PDF turn this project brief into a PDF so we can attach it to the proposal deck.
Open in a Space →

Print Code Snippet

@Text to PDF convert this Python function to a PDF. I need to review it offline during my commute.
Open in a Space →

Generate Quick Handout

@Text to PDF create a PDF from these onboarding steps. New hires will get a printed copy on day one.
Open in a Space →

Save Chat Thread

@Text to PDF save the last 20 messages in this thread as a PDF. We need it for the audit trail.
Open in a Space →

Example outputs

Illustrative - representative of the model's voice and quality, not literal recordings.

Prompt

@text-to-pdf convert this meeting summary to a PDF with our standard header and save it as 'weekly-sync-2024-01-15.pdf'

Output

I've converted your meeting summary to PDF format. The document includes the header you specified and has been saved as 'weekly-sync-2024-01-15.pdf'. The PDF contains 2 pages with standard letter sizing and default margins. You can download it from the link provided or access it through your file system.

Notes

This example shows basic text-to-PDF conversion with custom naming. The MCP handles plain text input and applies standard formatting. Note that advanced layout control (multi-column, custom fonts, embedded images) may not be supported — check the tool's parameters for available formatting options.

Prompt

@text-to-pdf take the last 5 messages from this Space thread and generate a PDF transcript for our records

Output

I've compiled the last 5 messages from this thread into a PDF transcript. The document preserves message timestamps, author names, and the full text of each message in chronological order. The resulting file is 'space-transcript-2024-01-15.pdf' (1 page). This provides a static snapshot of the conversation as it existed at generation time.

Notes

This demonstrates using the MCP to archive Space conversations. The AI retrieves thread context and passes it to the PDF converter. Since this MCP has no auth, it can't directly access external systems — the AI must provide the text content. Useful for creating audit trails or offline references.

Prompt

@text-to-pdf summarize all the action items we discussed today, then create a PDF checklist I can print and share with the team

Output

I've extracted 7 action items from today's discussion and formatted them as a checklist. The PDF includes each item with a checkbox, assigned owner, and due date where mentioned. The document is titled 'Action Items - 2024-01-15.pdf' and formatted for easy printing. This gives your team a physical reference without needing to access the digital workspace.

Notes

This example pairs AI reasoning (extracting and organizing action items) with PDF generation. The MCP converts the AI's structured output into a printable format. Since auth is NONE, this tool works entirely with text you provide — it won't fetch data from external project management systems on its own.

Use-case deep-dives

Contract draft archival workflow

When plain-text contracts need PDF handoff to legal

A 3-person startup closes deals in Notion or Google Docs, then sends contracts to outside counsel for review. The legal team wants PDFs with fixed formatting, not editable docs. This MCP converts the final text into a PDF in one step, no manual export or formatting cleanup. It works if your contract text is already clean and you don't need custom headers, footers, or branding. If you're sending 10+ contracts a week or need watermarks and signature fields, you'll hit the limits fast—this tool does basic conversion, not document design. For occasional handoffs where the content matters more than the layout, it closes the loop without opening another app.

Support ticket transcript archival

Archiving chat transcripts for compliance without manual steps

A 6-person customer success team handles 40 support tickets a day in Intercom or Zendesk. Compliance requires saving resolved ticket transcripts as PDFs for audit trails. This MCP takes the plain-text thread and outputs a PDF you can drop into your file storage. It's faster than copy-pasting into Word and exporting, and it keeps the workflow inside Switchy. The catch: if your transcripts include images, attachments, or rich formatting, those won't carry over—this is text-only conversion. If your audit process just needs readable thread history and you're not printing these for court, this MCP handles the repetitive export step so your team can close tickets and move on.

Meeting notes distribution to non-technical stakeholders

Turning standup notes into PDFs for board or investor updates

A 5-person product team writes standup notes in a shared doc, then sends a weekly summary to advisors or investors who prefer PDFs over live links. This MCP converts the summary text into a PDF you can email directly. It's useful when your audience doesn't use your doc tools or you want a snapshot that won't change after you send it. The trade-off: you lose any embedded links, tables, or images—this is plain-text rendering. If your updates are mostly prose and you're sending to 3-5 people who just want to read and file, this MCP saves the export step every week. For decks or formatted reports, you'll still need a design tool.

Frequently asked

What does the Text to PDF MCP do in Switchy?

It converts plain text into a PDF file on demand. Your team can ask the AI to generate a PDF from any text content — meeting notes, reports, formatted documents — without leaving the conversation. The MCP handles the conversion server-side and returns a downloadable PDF. No third-party accounts or API keys required.

Do I need to authenticate or configure anything to use it?

No. This MCP requires no authentication, API keys, or vendor accounts. Once you enable it in your Switchy workspace, any team member can immediately use the text-to-PDF tool in their AI chats. There's no setup step beyond toggling it on in your integrations list.

Can it preserve formatting like bold text, tables, or images?

No. This MCP converts plain text to PDF — it doesn't interpret markdown, HTML, or rich formatting. If you need styled documents with tables or embedded images, export from a word processor or use a dedicated document-generation service instead. This tool is for quick, unformatted text snapshots.

How is this different from just copying text into Google Docs or Word?

It's faster when you want a PDF immediately without opening another app. The AI generates the file inline during your conversation, so you can download it or share it with teammates in seconds. Use Docs or Word when you need collaborative editing or complex formatting; use this when speed matters more.

Does using this MCP count against my Switchy plan limits?

It counts as one tool call per PDF generated, which affects your monthly tool-usage quota if your plan has one. The MCP itself doesn't consume external API credits or incur per-use fees from Text to PDF. Check your Switchy plan details to see your tool-call allowance.

Data last verified 607 hours ago.Sources aggregated hourly to weekly. See docs/architecture/model-directory.md.