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[Feature Request] MCP Support
Source: paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx#14304 · opened by @schweppes-0x
Description
Add native Model Context Protocol (MCP) support to Paperless-ngx.
This would allow AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, and other MCP-compatible clients to securely search and interact with a Paperless-ngx library.
Potential benefits:
• Search and retrieve documents using natural language
• Access OCR text and metadata
• Manage tags, correspondents, and document types
• Automate document ingestion and classification
• Standard integration instead of separate AI integrations
Downsides / concerns:
• Security and privacy are critical given the sensitive nature of stored documents
• Must respect existing Paperless-ngx permissions and authentication
• Write/delete operations would need careful authorization and confirmation
A sensible first implementation could be read-only MCP support for searching and retrieving documents, with write operations added later.
Other
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Add native Model Context Protocol (MCP) support to Paperless-ngx.
This would allow AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, and other MCP-compatible clients to securely search and interact with a Paperless-ngx library.
Potential benefits:
• Search and retrieve documents using natural language
• Access OCR text and metadata
• Manage tags, correspondents, and document types
• Automate document ingestion and classification
• Standard integration instead of separate AI integrations
Downsides / concerns:
• Security and privacy are critical given the sensitive nature of stored documents
• Must respect existing Paperless-ngx permissions and authentication
• Write/delete operations would need careful authorization and confirmation
A sensible first implementation could be read-only MCP support for searching and retrieving documents, with write operations added later.
Other
_No response_
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