Document & File Management · Parseur + Claude
Parseur MCP with Claude: Automate Data Extraction From Emails and PDFs
The short answer
Claude works with Parseur through the Model Context Protocol, an open standard that lets Claude securely use other software. Once connected with an API key, Claude can request parsed data from Parseur, process document attachments and route structured results, with permissions set by your organisation.
What is Parseur?
Parseur is an AI-powered data extraction platform. It reads emails, PDFs and other documents and turns the information in them into structured data, such as rows and fields that other systems can use. Operations teams, finance staff, administrators and sales teams typically use it to remove repetitive copy-and-paste work and get usable information faster from incoming paperwork.
How Claude connects to Parseur through MCP
The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is an open standard that acts like a universal adapter between Claude and other software. It lets Claude use a tool securely, reading information and taking actions, with permissions your organisation controls.
Once Parseur is connected, Claude can work with the parsed data it produces. For example, it can look up extracted fields from a recent document, process attachments that have arrived, route results to the right place, or carry out data tasks you describe in plain language.
Access is controlled from the start. The connection uses an API key, and we set it up with least-privilege access so Claude only reaches what the workflow needs. Consequential actions can be set to wait for a person's approval, and audit logs record what happened.
What you can automate
Supplier invoice intake
Invoices arrive by e-mail as PDF attachments. Parseur extracts supplier name, invoice number, dates and amounts into structured data. Claude checks the results against the purchase order list and flags mismatches for the accounts team to review before anything is posted.
Order e-mail processing
Customers send purchase requests by e-mail in many formats. Parseur pulls out product codes, quantities and delivery details. Claude routes each parsed order to the correct queue and prepares a summary for the sales team, reducing manual retyping.
Expense receipt capture
Staff forward receipts and expense documents to a shared inbox. Parseur converts them into structured records. Claude matches each record to the right employee and cost centre and prepares entries for approval, helping finance close the month faster.
Job application sorting
HR teams receive CVs and application forms by e-mail. Parseur extracts candidate details and key qualifications. Claude sorts applications by role and sends a structured shortlist to the hiring manager, with a person making every final decision.
Shipping document handling
Logistics teams receive bills of lading and delivery notes as PDFs. Parseur extracts shipment references, consignee details and quantities. Claude passes the data to the operations system and alerts staff when a document is incomplete or unclear.
An end-to-end workflow: Supplier invoice to accounts payable
TriggerA supplier e-mails a PDF invoice to the accounts payable inbox.
Parseur receives the e-mail and extracts invoice number, supplier, dates, line items and totals into structured data.
Claude retrieves the parsed record and checks it against the open purchase order in the ERP system.
Claude flags any difference in amount or supplier details and places the invoice in a review queue.
An accounts team member approves or corrects the flagged items.
Approved invoices are posted to the ERP and a summary is sent to the team's Microsoft 365 channel.
OutcomeTypically, invoice processing time falls and manual keying errors decrease, while the accounts team keeps control over every payment decision.
How we set it up
Free automation audit
We review how documents and e-mails currently arrive and identify the workflows worth automating with Parseur and Claude.
Secure connection
We connect Claude to Parseur using your API key, stored securely with least-privilege access so only the required data is reachable.
Workflow design
We map the end-to-end process across Parseur and your other systems such as Microsoft 365, CRM, ERP or ticketing, and define which actions need human approval.
Testing with real cases
We test the workflow against past documents and e-mails to check extraction accuracy and routing before anything goes live.
Launch, monitoring and training
We launch with monitoring and audit logs in place and train your team to review results, handle exceptions and manage the workflow.
Who benefits
- Finance and accounts managers
- Less manual keying of invoices and receipts, with clear review points before payments are made.
- Operations leads
- Incoming orders and shipping documents are structured and routed without waiting for manual entry.
- HR managers
- Applications are sorted into structured records, saving time during busy hiring periods.
- IT and department heads
- A governed connection with API key access, audit logs and defined approval steps that fits existing controls.
Security and control
- Access uses an API key with least-privilege permissions, limited to the data each workflow needs.
- Consequential actions, such as posting payments or changing records, can require a named person's approval.
- Audit logs record what Claude accessed and what actions were taken.
- Extraction accuracy is tested against real past documents before launch and monitored afterwards.
- Exceptions and low-confidence results are routed to people rather than processed automatically.
For teams in the US, UK, India and the Middle East
Organisations in the United States and the United Kingdom can design workflows to meet their own data handling and privacy requirements. In India, we align workflows with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. For organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, we design around local data protection laws. Hosting region for custom applications is chosen to meet your specific requirements.
Learn more about Claude and MCP
Anthropic's AI model and assistant.
Secure links between Claude and business tools.
How engineers build and change software with Claude.
Hosted agents that run multi-step work.
The open standard Claude uses to connect to tools.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Parseur MCP server do?
The Parseur MCP server gives AI tools a secure way to work with Parseur. It allows connected assistants to extract structured data from emails and PDFs, process attachments and route results. Access is limited to what your organisation allows, and actions can be set to need approval before they take effect.
Is connecting Parseur to Claude secure?
The connection uses an API key and is set up with least-privilege access, so Claude can only reach the data a workflow needs. Audit logs record activity, and sensitive actions can require a person's approval. Security depends on how the connection is configured, which is why we design and review it with you.
What can Claude do with Parseur once connected?
Typically, Claude can retrieve parsed data, check extracted fields against other records, process new document attachments and route results to the right team or system. It can also carry out data tasks you describe in plain language, within the permissions you set.
How long does setup take?
Timing depends on the number of document types and systems involved. A simple single-workflow connection is often ready within a few weeks, including testing and team training. More complex, multi-system workflows take longer. The free automation audit gives a realistic timeline for your case.
Which Parseur plan or permissions do I need?
Generally, you need a Parseur account with an API key that has permission for the parsing and data tasks your workflow uses. The exact requirements depend on your current setup and the actions you want Claude to take, so we confirm them during the free automation audit.