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| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Capabilities | 17 decomposed | 9 decomposed |
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Converts 15+ document formats (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, PDF, HTML, RSS, MSG, ZIP, EPUB, images, audio) to Markdown by routing each format through a priority-based converter registry that selects the appropriate specialized converter. The system preserves structural semantics (headings, lists, tables, links) rather than extracting raw text, maintaining hierarchical organization and relationships for downstream LLM ingestion and semantic analysis.
Unique: Unlike generic extraction tools (textract, pandoc), MarkItDown uses a modular converter registry with priority-based selection and optional external service integration (Azure Document Intelligence, LLM captioning) specifically optimized for LLM token efficiency. The architecture preserves structural semantics (tables, hierarchies, links) rather than flattening to raw text, making output suitable for semantic analysis and RAG pipelines.
vs alternatives: Outperforms textract and pandoc for LLM workflows because it prioritizes structure preservation and token efficiency over visual fidelity, and integrates natively with AutoGen/LangChain ecosystems via the MCP server.
Implements a modular converter registry that automatically detects input format (via file extension, MIME type, or stream inspection) and routes to the appropriate specialized converter based on priority rules. The registry supports both built-in converters and dynamically registered plugins, allowing third-party extensions without modifying core code. Format detection uses a fallback chain: explicit format hints → file extension → MIME type → stream content inspection.
Unique: Uses a priority-based converter registry with fallback format detection chain (extension → MIME type → content inspection) and supports dynamic plugin registration via DocumentConverter interface. This allows third-party converters to be registered at runtime without core modifications, unlike static converter lists in alternatives.
vs alternatives: More extensible than pandoc's fixed converter set because plugins can be registered dynamically at runtime and prioritized, enabling custom format support without recompilation or forking.
Provides an extensible plugin architecture where third-party converters implement the DocumentConverter interface (convert(uri, **kwargs) -> DocumentConverterResult) and register with the converter registry. Plugins are discovered and loaded at runtime, allowing custom format support without modifying core code. The system validates plugin contracts and handles registration priority for format conflicts.
Unique: Defines a minimal DocumentConverter interface contract (convert method returning DocumentConverterResult) that allows runtime plugin registration without core modifications. Plugins are prioritized in the registry, enabling multiple implementations for the same format.
vs alternatives: More extensible than monolithic converters because plugins can be registered at runtime and prioritized, enabling custom format support without recompilation or forking the project.
Exposes MarkItDown as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, enabling integration with AI assistants (Claude Desktop, etc.) that support MCP. The server implements MCP resource and tool interfaces, allowing assistants to invoke document conversion as a native capability. This enables AI assistants to convert documents on behalf of users without leaving the chat interface.
Unique: Implements MCP server interface to expose MarkItDown as a native capability in MCP-compatible AI assistants, enabling document conversion without leaving the chat interface. This bridges document processing and AI workflows via the MCP protocol.
vs alternatives: More integrated than standalone tools because it enables document conversion as a native AI assistant capability via MCP, allowing assistants to process documents on behalf of users without external tool invocation.
Provides a CLI entry point (markitdown command) for batch processing documents from the shell. Supports reading from file paths, URLs, or stdin, and outputs Markdown to stdout or files. The CLI integrates with shell pipelines, enabling document conversion as part of larger automation workflows. Supports configuration via command-line flags and environment variables.
Unique: Provides a shell-friendly CLI that integrates with Unix pipelines and shell scripts, enabling document conversion as part of larger automation workflows. Supports both file and stdin input, making it composable with other command-line tools.
vs alternatives: More shell-friendly than Python API because it can be invoked from bash scripts and piped with other tools, enabling document conversion in automation workflows without writing Python code.
Exposes MarkItDown as a Python library via the MarkItDown class, enabling programmatic integration into Python applications, LangChain agents, and AutoGen workflows. The API accepts file paths, streams, or URIs and returns DocumentConverterResult objects containing Markdown content and metadata. Supports custom configuration, error handling, and integration with Python-based document processing pipelines.
Unique: Provides a clean Python API that integrates natively with LangChain and AutoGen frameworks, allowing document conversion to be composed into larger LLM workflows. The API returns structured DocumentConverterResult objects with metadata, not just raw text.
vs alternatives: More composable than CLI because it returns structured results and integrates with Python frameworks like LangChain and AutoGen, enabling document conversion as a component in larger LLM pipelines.
Handles various input URI formats (file paths, HTTP/HTTPS URLs, file:// URIs) with automatic format detection based on file extension, MIME type, or content inspection. The system resolves URIs to streams, handles redirects and authentication where applicable, and routes to the appropriate converter. Supports both local and remote document sources transparently.
Unique: Transparently handles local files, HTTP URLs, and file:// URIs with automatic format detection and stream resolution. This allows the same API to process documents from mixed sources without caller-side format detection or stream management.
vs alternatives: More convenient than requiring callers to handle URI resolution and format detection separately because it abstracts away source differences and automatically routes to the appropriate converter.
Implements structured exception handling that captures conversion errors with detailed context (file type, converter used, error location) and provides recovery suggestions. The system distinguishes between recoverable errors (format not supported, missing optional dependency) and fatal errors (corrupted file, network timeout). Error messages include actionable guidance for users.
Unique: Provides structured exception handling with detailed context (file type, converter, error location) and actionable recovery suggestions, distinguishing between recoverable and fatal errors. This enables robust error handling in production pipelines.
vs alternatives: More informative than generic exceptions because it includes conversion context and recovery suggestions, enabling better error handling and debugging in production pipelines.
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Executes SQL queries against Supabase PostgreSQL instances through the Model Context Protocol, translating natural language or structured query requests into parameterized SQL statements. Uses MCP's tool-calling interface to expose database operations as callable functions with schema validation, enabling LLM agents to perform CRUD operations, joins, and aggregations with automatic connection pooling and credential management through Supabase client SDK.
Unique: Exposes Supabase PostgreSQL as MCP tools with automatic credential injection from Supabase client SDK, eliminating manual connection string management and enabling seamless LLM-to-database queries within Claude or compatible agents
vs alternatives: Tighter integration than generic SQL MCP servers because it leverages Supabase's built-in authentication and connection pooling rather than requiring separate database credential configuration
Exposes Supabase Auth session state and user metadata through MCP tools, allowing agents to inspect current authentication context, retrieve user profiles, and trigger auth-related operations. Integrates with Supabase's JWT-based auth system to validate sessions and access user claims without re-authenticating, using the Supabase client's built-in session management.
Unique: Integrates Supabase's JWT-based auth system directly into MCP tool interface, allowing agents to inspect and act on auth state without managing separate credential stores or re-authentication flows
vs alternatives: More seamless than generic auth MCP servers because it leverages Supabase's built-in session management and avoids redundant credential passing between agent and auth system
Invokes Supabase Edge Functions (serverless TypeScript/JavaScript functions) through MCP tools, passing parameters and receiving results with optional streaming support. Uses Supabase's edge function HTTP API to trigger functions with automatic authentication headers and response parsing, enabling agents to execute custom business logic without embedding it in the agent itself.
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Unique: Exposes Supabase Edge Functions as MCP tools with automatic authentication and response parsing, allowing agents to invoke custom serverless logic without managing HTTP clients or credential injection
vs alternatives: More integrated than generic HTTP MCP tools because it handles Supabase-specific authentication, error handling, and response formatting automatically
Subscribes to real-time changes on Supabase tables through MCP's event streaming interface, using Supabase's PostgreSQL LISTEN/NOTIFY mechanism to push INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE events to agents. Maintains persistent WebSocket connections and filters events by table and row-level policies, enabling agents to react to database changes without polling.
Unique: Bridges Supabase's PostgreSQL LISTEN/NOTIFY real-time system with MCP's tool interface, enabling agents to subscribe to database changes without managing WebSocket connections or event serialization
vs alternatives: More efficient than polling-based approaches because it uses Supabase's native real-time infrastructure rather than repeated database queries
Manages files in Supabase Storage buckets through MCP tools, supporting upload, download, list, and delete operations with automatic authentication and path-based access control. Uses Supabase's S3-compatible storage API with built-in support for public/private buckets and signed URLs for temporary access, enabling agents to handle file I/O without managing cloud storage credentials.
Unique: Exposes Supabase Storage's S3-compatible API as MCP tools with automatic authentication and signed URL generation, eliminating the need for agents to manage cloud storage credentials or generate temporary access tokens
vs alternatives: More integrated than generic S3 MCP tools because it leverages Supabase's built-in bucket policies and authentication rather than requiring separate AWS credentials
Performs semantic similarity searches on vector embeddings stored in Supabase PostgreSQL using pgvector extension, translating natural language queries into embedding vectors and executing cosine/L2 distance searches. Integrates with embedding providers (OpenAI, Cohere) or uses pre-computed embeddings, enabling agents to retrieve semantically similar documents or records without full-text search limitations.
Unique: Integrates pgvector directly into MCP tools with automatic embedding generation and distance calculation, enabling agents to perform semantic search without managing separate vector database infrastructure
vs alternatives: More efficient than external vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate) for Supabase users because it colocates embeddings with relational data, reducing network latency and simplifying data synchronization
Exposes Supabase database schema information through MCP tools, allowing agents to discover table structures, column types, constraints, and relationships without manual schema documentation. Queries PostgreSQL information_schema and Supabase metadata tables to dynamically generate schema descriptions, enabling agents to construct valid queries and understand data relationships.
Unique: Queries Supabase's PostgreSQL information_schema directly through MCP tools, enabling agents to dynamically discover and adapt to database schemas without pre-configured schema definitions
vs alternatives: More flexible than static schema definitions because it reflects live database state, including recent migrations or schema changes
Enforces Supabase Row-Level Security policies within agent queries, ensuring that agents can only access rows permitted by RLS rules defined in the database. Evaluates policies based on authenticated user context (JWT claims, user ID) and applies WHERE clause filters automatically, preventing unauthorized data access at the database layer rather than application layer.
Unique: Delegates authorization enforcement to PostgreSQL RLS policies rather than implementing authorization in agent code, ensuring that data access rules are centralized and cannot be bypassed by agent logic
vs alternatives: More secure than application-level authorization because RLS is enforced at the database layer, preventing accidental data leaks even if agent code has bugs
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