Set Up MCP Server Connections in Foxit PDF Editor

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how to add MCP server

Overview

Foxit PDF Editor serves as the PDF industry’s first MCP Host, enabling communication between your PDF Editor Desktop environment and external tools. This guide will walk you through the general setup process and then show a specific example connecting to Gmail.

Please note: Gmail and other MCP Servers are third-party services. Foxit is not affiliated with, nor does it assume any responsibility or provide support for, these external marketplaces, directories, or the servers they provide.

General Configuration Steps

  • Step 1: Open the Foxit PDF Editor desktop application.
  • Step 2: Click the AI Assistant tab from the Ribbon bar.
  • Step 3: Launch AI Chat to open the right-hand AI Assistant panel.
  • Step 4: Click the MCP Tools button in the bottom left corner.Click the MCP Tools button in the bottom left corner.
  • Step 5: Click the Add MCP Server button to configure a new MCP service.Click the Add MCP Server button to configure a new MCP service.
  • Step 6: Choose the server communication Mode (stdio, SSE, or Streamable-HTTP) based on the tool's requirements.
  • Step 7: Fill in the required fields (like URL or Command Path) and save.
  • Step 8: After configuring your MCP Server, make sure it is checked in the server list to activate it for use in the Editor.
General Configuration Steps

Example Walkthrough: Connecting to Gmail

The example we’ll walk through is connecting the Gmail MCP server to Foxit PDF Editor. For a full list of MCP Servers to connect, such as Salesforce, Jira, and ServiceNow, visit this webpage.

Gather the MCP Server Details

  • For a HTTP server like Gmail, locate the Endpoint URL

Add the MCP Server in PDF Editor’s MCP Tool

  • Open the MCP Tool within the PDF Editor.
  • Add a new server entry by selecting the “Streamable HTTP” transport mode.
  • Paste the external MCP Server endpoint in the URL field.
  • Save the configuration to complete the integration.
Add the MCP Server in PDF Editor’s MCP Tool
Once the MCP server is successfully added in the PDF Editor, you will see a list of available tools and actions that this MCP Server supports. This confirms the integration is active and ready for use.
list of available tools and actions

Use the Gmail MCP Service in the AI Chat Panel

In the AI Chat Panel, enable the newly added Gmail MCP service by checking its option. Then, ask the AI assistant a question like: “Who is the sender of my latest Gmail message?” If this is the first time using Gmail via this MCP server, the assistant may prompt you to complete the Gmail OAuth login. Simply follow the instructions to authorize access. Once authorized, the assistant will use the MCP server to retrieve your latest email and respond with the sender’s information.
AI Chat Panel

Troubleshooting and Tips

For a full list of MCP Servers to connect, such as Salesforce, Jira, and ServiceNow, visit this webpage.
This is a required security step (OAuth) where you grant the MCP server permission to access your data. This is necessary to manage your MCP instances and authorize access to services like Gmail.
First, double-check that you selected the correct server type (e.g., "Streamable HTTP"). Then, ensure the MCP Endpoint URL was copied and pasted exactly into the URL field in the Foxit MCP Manager.