# DocuQueue

> DocuQueue (docuqueue.com) is a document automation API for AI agents: generate PDFs from HTML, URLs, or templates, fill and validate PDF forms, and batch-generate documents through a REST API or the MCP server that agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot call directly. It is not affiliated with the Epiq legal service of the same name.

Full machine-readable documentation: [llms-full.txt](https://docuqueue.com/llms-full.txt). This file follows the [llmstxt.org](https://llmstxt.org) standard.

## Canonical facts

- Product: document automation API — generate, fill, and validate PDFs, for developers and AI agents.
- Authentication: `api-key` header (keys start with `dq_`).
- MCP endpoint: `https://docuqueue.com/mcp/v1` (Streamable HTTP, `api-key` header or OAuth).
- Pricing: Free 25 credits/month (5 on signup, no credit card); Starter $9/month (250 documents); Pro $29/month (1000 documents); Business $99/month (5000 documents). 1 credit per document.

## Product & API

- [AI-Powered PDF API — Generate, Fill, Automate](https://docuqueue.com/): Generate PDFs, fill forms, and automate documents with AI. Free tier, REST API, MCP integration. Works with Claude, Cursor, Codex.
- [DocuQueue API — PDF Generation & Template Fill REST API](https://docuqueue.com/docs/api): Convert URLs and HTML to PDF, fill templates with JSON, batch generate, and share via a credit-based REST API. Free tier available, no credit card.
- [DocuQueue API Reference (Redoc)](https://docuqueue.com/redoc): Interactive API reference for the DocuQueue REST API, rendered as Redoc from the OpenAPI spec.
- [PDF Generation API for SaaS | HTML, Templates & Forms](https://docuqueue.com/pdf-generation-api): Generate PDFs from HTML, URLs, or templates via DocuQueue's REST API. Free tier, batch processing, MCP server integration for AI agents.
- [Document Automation for AI Agents](https://docuqueue.com/document-automation): Document automation for AI agents and teams: generate, fill, validate, and route business documents from templates via API or MCP.
- [HTML to PDF API — Convert URLs & HTML to PDF | DocuQueue](https://docuqueue.com/docs/html-to-pdf): Compare the best HTML to PDF APIs in 2026: DocuQueue vs PDFShift vs DocRaptor vs PDFCrowd, on pricing, speed, and reliability.
- [Web Page to PDF — Convert URLs to PDFs](https://docuqueue.com/docs/web-to-pdf): Convert any web page URL to a PDF document. Fast rendering with JavaScript support. Batch process multiple URLs. Free tier available.
- [Bulk PDF Generator — Generate 1000+ Personalized PDFs from CSV/Excel](https://docuqueue.com/bulk-pdf-generator): Free bulk PDF generator. Upload a CSV or Excel file, map columns to template fields, and generate hundreds of personalized PDFs in minutes.
- [Bulk PDF Generator — Generate 1000+ Personalized PDFs from CSV/Excel](https://docuqueue.com/batch-documents): Generate 1000+ personalized PDFs in bulk: upload a CSV or Excel file, map columns to template fields, and batch generate in minutes. No signup required.
- [Document Generation API 2026: Automate PDF & Doc Creation](https://docuqueue.com/docs/document-generation): Automate document generation with DocuQueue's API. Create invoices, contracts, certificates, and reports from templates in 2026. Batch processing, MCP-native.
- [Best PDF Generation APIs 2026: Compare 15 Tools (Free & Paid)](https://docuqueue.com/free-pdf-generation-tools): Compare the best PDF generation APIs in 2026: DocuQueue vs PDFMonkey vs DocRaptor vs Gotenberg vs Puppeteer, on pricing, features, and free tiers.

## Fill & Validate PDFs

- [PDF Form Filling API — Python, Ruby, Go SDK | DocuQueue](https://docuqueue.com/pdf-filling-api): Fill PDF forms programmatically via REST API or SDK — Python, Ruby, Go, PHP. Auto-detect AcroForm fields, fill with JSON, validate required fields, batch thousands of forms. Free tier.
- [AI PDF Form Filler — Fill PDFs Instantly with AI](https://docuqueue.com/ai-pdf-form-filler): Free AI PDF form filler online. Upload any PDF, describe what to fill in natural language, and download the completed form. No credit card required.
- [PDF Form Filling — Auto-Detect Fields, Fill with JSON](https://docuqueue.com/pdf-form-filling): Upload a fillable PDF, auto-detect text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdowns, and signature fields, fill with JSON, and get errors for any missing required fields before you send the document on.

## For AI agents and developers

- [MCP Server for Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/mcp): MCP server for document automation. Connect Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor to DocuQueue to generate PDFs, fill forms, and automate workflows. Free tier.
- [MCP Setup — Connect Your AI Agent to DocuQueue](https://docuqueue.com/docs/mcp-setup): Step-by-step guide to connecting an AI agent to the DocuQueue MCP server — paste the setup command or connector URL into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any MCP client. No sign-in step inside the agent.
- [MCP Benchmark: DocuQueue vs Anvil, Conga, Templafy, Nutrient](https://docuqueue.com/docs/mcp-bench): DocuQueue vs Anvil, Conga, Templafy and Nutrient: a 20-task MCP benchmark plus feature, MCP and pricing comparison for document automation.
- [How to Generate PDFs with Claude & ChatGPT — MCP Guide [2026]](https://docuqueue.com/guides/how-to-generate-pdfs-with-claude): Learn how to generate PDFs with Claude and ChatGPT using MCP. Step-by-step guide to connecting AI assistants to a document generation API.
- [Design a PDF Template in a Claude Conversation — MCP Guide [2026]](https://docuqueue.com/guides/design-pdf-template-with-claude): Design a PDF template by chatting with Claude. Conversation-style walkthrough of the create_template, preview_template, and fill_template MCP tools — no drag-and-drop editor needed.
- MCP endpoint: `https://docuqueue.com/mcp/v1` — Streamable HTTP, `api-key` header or OAuth
- MCP tools: `list_templates`, `create_template`, `preview_template`, `fill_template`, `get_status`, `download_pdf`, `extract_branding`, `get_research_deck`, `save_deck`, `upload_docx_template`
- MCP server source: https://github.com/docuqueue/docuqueue-mcp — MIT-licensed TypeScript implementation (npm: `npx -y docuqueue-mcp`; from GitHub: `npx -y github:docuqueue/docuqueue-mcp`)

## Templates and forms

- [Create Invoice Online Free | Download PDF](https://docuqueue.com/templates/invoice): Create professional invoices online in minutes. Free invoice template for freelancers and businesses. Download PDF or automate via API.
- [Create Offer Letter Online Free | Download PDF](https://docuqueue.com/templates/offer-letter): Create professional offer letters online in minutes. Free offer letter template for HR teams and recruiters. Download PDF or automate via API.
- [Download NDA Template Free | Non-Disclosure Agreement Word & PDF](https://docuqueue.com/templates/nda): Free NDA template in Word (.docx) or PDF. Mutual and unilateral non-disclosure agreements you fill in the blanks and download instantly. No signup.
- [Free Balance Sheet Template for Small Business](https://docuqueue.com/templates/balance-sheet): Free balance sheet template for small businesses. Fill in assets, liabilities, and equity, then print a balanced statement as PDF. No signup required.
- [Free Legal Document Templates | NDA, Contracts, Agreements](https://docuqueue.com/templates/legal): Download free legal document templates in Word format. NDAs, contracts, agreements, and more. Automate document generation via API. Free tier available.
- [Bank Statement Template | Free PDF](https://docuqueue.com/templates/bank-statement): Free bank statement template. Create a sample bank statement PDF with custom transactions, balances, and account details. No signup.
- [W-4 Form Template — Fill Online Free](https://docuqueue.com/templates/w4): IRS W-4 (Employee's Withholding Certificate) template. Fill it out online and download as PDF, free.
- [W-9 Form Template — Fill Online Free](https://docuqueue.com/templates/w9): IRS W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number) template. Fill it out online and download as PDF, free.
- [I-9 Form Template — Employment Eligibility](https://docuqueue.com/templates/i9): USCIS Form I-9 template. Complete the employment eligibility verification online and download as PDF, free.
- [1040 Form Template — Individual Tax Return](https://docuqueue.com/templates/1040): IRS Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return) template. Fill it out online and download as PDF, free.
- [California DE 4 (CA W-4) Form Template](https://docuqueue.com/templates/ca-w4): California DE 4 (Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate) template. Fill it out online and download as PDF, free.
- [W-4 Form — Fill Online Free in 30 Seconds](https://docuqueue.com/w-4-form): Fill out California W-4 form online. AI-powered, no signup required. Free PDF download in 30 seconds.
- [California DE 4 Form 2026: How to Fill Out + Calculator](https://docuqueue.com/california-de-4-form): Fill out the California DE 4 with line-by-line instructions and a free Worksheet A calculator. Count your allowances, then fill and download the PDF free.
- [Fill Out W-9 Form Online 2026 | Free PDF Download](https://docuqueue.com/w-9-form): Fill out IRS Form W-9 online in minutes. Free W-9 template for contractors, freelancers, and vendors. Download PDF or automate via API.
- [Fill Out Form I-9 Online 2026 | Free Employment Eligibility](https://docuqueue.com/i-9-form): Complete Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) online in minutes. Free I-9 template for employers and HR teams. Automate via API.
- [Fill Out Form 1040 Online 2026 | Free PDF Download](https://docuqueue.com/1040-form): Fill out IRS Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return) online in minutes. Free 1040 template for taxpayers. Download or automate via API.
- [Fill Out Florida HSMV 82050 Online 2026 | Free Vehicle Title Transfer](https://docuqueue.com/hsmv-82050-form): Complete Florida HSMV 82050 (Notice of Sale/Bill of Sale) online in minutes. Free vehicle title transfer form template, downloadable as PDF.

## Free tools

- [Free Invoice Generator, Maker & Creator — Online PDF Invoices](https://docuqueue.com/tools/free-invoice-generator): Create professional invoices online in minutes. Fill in billing details, add line items, and download a PDF. No sign-up required.
- [Free Contract Generator, Maker & Creator — Online PDF Contracts](https://docuqueue.com/tools/free-contract-generator): Create professional contracts online in minutes. Choose from NDAs, employment contracts, and service agreements, then download a PDF. No sign-up.
- [Free Certificate Generator, Maker & Creator — Online PDF Certificates](https://docuqueue.com/tools/free-certificate-generator): Free certificate generator and maker. Create PDF certificates of completion, achievement, or recognition from templates. No sign-up required.
- [Free Letter Generator, Maker & Creator — Online PDF Business Letters](https://docuqueue.com/tools/free-letter-generator): Write professional business letters online. Fill in sender, recipient, subject, and body, then download a formatted PDF letter instantly.
- [Free Employment Contract Generator, Maker & Creator — Online PDF Employment Contracts](https://docuqueue.com/tools/free-employment-contract-generator): Free employment contract generator and maker. Create employee agreements with salary, benefits, and termination clauses. Download as PDF. No sign-up.
- [Free Voucher Generator, Maker & Creator — Online PDF Vouchers](https://docuqueue.com/tools/free-gift-voucher-generator): Free online voucher generator, maker, and creator. Make gift vouchers for salons, spas, and restaurants instantly, then download a print-ready PDF.
- [Free Bank Statement Generator & Maker — Create PDF Statements](https://docuqueue.com/tools/free-bank-statement-generator): Free online bank statement generator. Create a sample bank statement PDF with custom transactions, balances, and account details. No sign-up.
- [Free Invoice Generator & Maker — Create Invoices Online](https://docuqueue.com/invoice-generator): Free invoice generator and maker. Create professional invoices with line items, tax, and notes. Download as PDF. No sign-up required.

## Use cases

- [HR Document Automation Software | Offer Letters, Contracts, Onboarding](https://docuqueue.com/use-cases/hr-document-automation): Automate HR document generation with DocuQueue. Create offer letters, employment contracts, and onboarding packets from your HRIS in seconds. Free to start.
- [Legal Document Automation | Contracts, NDAs, Agreements](https://docuqueue.com/use-cases/legal-document-automation): Generate legal documents automatically: contracts, NDAs, engagement letters, and board resolutions. Built for law firms and legal ops. Free to start.
- [Real Estate Document Automation & Lease Packet Assembly](https://docuqueue.com/use-cases/real-estate-document-automation): Document automation for real estate teams. Automate lease packets, purchase offers, disclosures, and closings, with batch PDFs from templates. Free to start.
- [Sales Document Automation: Proposals, Quotes & Contracts](https://docuqueue.com/use-cases/sales-document-automation): Comprehensive guide to sales document automation: generate proposals, quotes, and contracts from your CRM in seconds. Free tier, no signup.
- [Contract Automation: Generate Contracts from Templates](https://docuqueue.com/use-cases/contract-automation): Automate contract generation with DocuQueue. Generate NDAs, employment contracts, and service agreements from templates in seconds. API-first, MCP-native.
- [Proposal Automation: Generate Proposals from Templates](https://docuqueue.com/use-cases/proposal-automation): Automate proposal generation with DocuQueue. Generate sales proposals, SOWs, and quotes from templates in seconds. API-first, MCP-native.

## Guides

- [Document Workflow Automation: The Complete Guide for 2026](https://docuqueue.com/guides/document-workflow-automation): Learn how to automate document generation, filling, and delivery with AI agents and APIs. Complete guide to document workflow automation in 2026.
- [NDA Automation: Automate Legal Documents & NDAs [2026]](https://docuqueue.com/guides/automating-ndas-and-legal-documents): NDA automation guide. Automate NDAs and legal documents in seconds. Save 82% of drafting time with template-based document generation. Free to start.
- [Best AI Form Filling Tools for Enterprise 2026](https://docuqueue.com/guides/best-ai-form-filling-tools-enterprise-2026): Compare the best AI form filling tools for enterprise in 2026: DocuQueue, DocSpring, Anvil, and Instafill.ai across compliance, security, and scale.
- [Best PDF Generation APIs Compared (2026)](https://docuqueue.com/guides/best-pdf-generation-apis-2026): Compare DocuQueue, PDFMonkey, DocRaptor & Gotenberg across pricing, features & developer experience. Includes API samples and integration benchmarks for 2026.
- [Word Template Guide — Fillable DOCX Placeholders & Sections](https://docuqueue.com/template-guide): How to design Word templates with placeholder fields, conditional sections, and dropdowns that DocuQueue auto-detects on upload.

## Integrations

- [Zapier PDF Automation: Generate PDFs from Any App [2026]](https://docuqueue.com/integrations/zapier): Zapier PDF automation with DocuQueue. Generate invoices, contracts, and proposals from Google Sheets, Airtable, or 5,000+ apps, no code required.
- [Automate Airtable Document Generation — Generate PDFs from Records](https://docuqueue.com/integrations/airtable): Automate Airtable document generation. Create invoices, contracts, and IRS forms from Airtable records using Zapier. No-code step-by-step guide.

## Compare

- [An Anvil Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/anvil): Anvil has Etch e-signatures, a GraphQL API, and Document AI, but per-call usage pricing and no batch endpoint. DocuQueue adds AI form filling, MCP, and a free tier.
- [A Autocrat Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/autocrat): Autocrat is a Google Docs addon for mail merge that lacks MCP support, form filling, and API access. DocuQueue adds MCP and a free tier.
- [A CraftMyPDF Alternative for Unlimited Templates](https://docuqueue.com/compare/craftmypdf): CraftMyPDF limits templates to 3-6 on lower plans and lacks MCP support. DocuQueue offers unlimited templates, form filling, and a native MCP server.
- [A DocRaptor Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/docraptor): DocRaptor is a solid HTML-to-PDF API with Prince XML engine but lacks MCP support, form filling, and modern AI features. DocuQueue adds a free tier.
- [A DocsAutomator Alternative for No Google Dependency](https://docuqueue.com/compare/docsautomator): DocsAutomator requires Google Docs and charges $0.20/doc overage. DocuQueue offers HTML/CSS templates, form filling, and a native MCP server.
- [A DocuGenerate Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/docugenerate): DocuGenerate charges per-document with no free tier. DocuQueue offers AI-powered document automation with MCP support, form filling, and a free tier included.
- [A Documint Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/documint): Documint is a good document generation API with Zapier but lacks MCP support, form filling, and modern AI features. DocuQueue adds a free tier.
- [A DocuPilot Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/docupilot): DocuPilot is a document generation tool but lacks MCP support, form filling, and modern AI features. DocuQueue adds a free tier.
- [A Formstack Alternative for Affordable Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/formstack): Formstack Documents costs $250/mo with predatory cancellation and non-existent support (1.6/5 on Trustpilot). DocuQueue starts free.
- [A Gotenberg Alternative for Managed PDF Generation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/gotenberg): Gotenberg is free but requires Docker, has memory leaks, and needs constant restarts. DocuQueue offers managed PDF generation with MCP and zero DevOps.
- [Nutrient.io (PSPDFKit) Alternative — Affordable Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/nutrient): Nutrient.io (PSPDFKit) costs $500-1,500/mo with 3-year lock-in contracts. DocuQueue offers document automation with MCP and transparent pricing from free.
- [A PDFShift Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/pdfshift): PDFShift is a simple HTML-to-PDF API but lacks form filling, MCP support, and template editing. DocuQueue adds AI automation with a free tier.
- [A PDF.co Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/pdfco): PDF.co has 3000+ tools but complex pricing and no MCP support. DocuQueue offers document automation with MCP, form filling, and pricing from free.
- [A APITemplate Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/apitemplate): APITemplate is a simple document generation API but lacks MCP support, form filling, and modern AI features. DocuQueue adds a free tier.
- [A PDFGeneratorAPI Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/pdf-generator-api): PDFGeneratorAPI is a simple document generation API but lacks MCP support, form filling, and modern AI features. DocuQueue adds a free tier.
- [A DocSpring Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/docspring): DocSpring is a good PDF form filling API but lacks MCP support, modern AI features, and a free tier. DocuQueue includes all three.
- [A PDFMonkey Alternative for Reliable PDF Generation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/pdfmonkey): PDFMonkey has frequent outages (110+ in 4 months) and expensive overage at scale. DocuQueue offers reliable PDF generation with MCP and a free tier.
- [A Plumsail Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/plumsail): Plumsail is a powerful document automation platform but has complex pricing and no MCP support. DocuQueue adds MCP, form filling, and pricing from free.
- [A Portant Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/portant): Portant is a workflow automation tool for document generation but lacks MCP support, form filling, and modern AI features. DocuQueue adds a free tier.
- [A Puppeteer Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/puppeteer): Puppeteer needs DevOps expertise and lacks form filling, MCP, and managed infrastructure. DocuQueue offers managed document automation with a free tier.
- [A Typeflow Alternative for Simple PDF Generation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/typeflow): Typeflow is a simple no-code PDF generator but lacks form filling, MCP support, and batch processing. DocuQueue adds AI, MCP, and a free tier.
- [A wkhtmltopdf Alternative for AI-Powered Document Automation](https://docuqueue.com/compare/wkhtmltopdf): wkhtmltopdf is free and open source but requires server management, has memory issues, and lacks modern features. DocuQueue adds a free tier.

## Blog

- [Template has authority.](https://docuqueue.com/blog/): Essays on professional PDF generation: templates, APIs, and the art of looking legitimate.
- [Zapier PDF Generation: Step-by-Step Tutorial (2026)](https://docuqueue.com/blog/docuqueue-zapier-integration/): Learn how to generate PDF documents in Zapier with DocuQueue. Fill templates from form submissions, Google Sheets, webhooks, and 5,000+ apps.
- [Python HTML to PDF: 4 Libraries Compared (2026 Guide)](https://docuqueue.com/blog/how-to-convert-html-to-pdf-python/): Compare Playwright, WeasyPrint, xhtml2pdf, and pdfkit for HTML-to-PDF conversion in Python. When to use each library, and when an API is the better choice.
- [How to Generate PDFs in Python](https://docuqueue.com/blog/generate-pdfs-in-python/): Generate PDFs in Python with libraries and APIs — what each approach costs you in setup, rendering fidelity, and maintenance.
- [Best MCP Servers for PDF Generation](https://docuqueue.com/blog/best-mcp-servers-for-pdf-generation/): Compare the best MCP servers for PDF generation and document automation in 2026, and how to connect them to Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.
- [How to Make Invoices Look Professional (10-Second Fix)](https://docuqueue.com/blog/why-your-invoices-look-unprofessional/): Your invoice content is fine, the problem is what it looks like. How a professional template signals credibility and gets you paid faster.

## Company

- [About DocuQueue](https://docuqueue.com/about): The document automation platform for AI agents and developers: REST API, MCP server, and a free tier. Run by Arun in India.
- [Changelog](https://docuqueue.com/changelog): Every feature, improvement, and fix we've shipped. Updated whenever something new lands.
- [Register](https://docuqueue.com/register): Create a free DocuQueue account. 5 free credits to start, 25/month after email verification, and generate your first PDF in 30 seconds.

## Authentication

All API requests require an API key in the `api-key` header (keys start with `dq_`):

```
api-key: dq_your_key_here
```

## Pricing

- Free: 25 credits/month (5 on signup)
- Starter: $9/month for 250 credits
- Pro: $29/month for 1,000 credits
- Business: $99/month for 5,000 credits

1 credit per document. Register: https://docuqueue.com/register

## Optional

- [PDF Generation API Pricing | Pay Per Document](https://docuqueue.com/pricing): PDF Generation API pricing: simple plans. Start free with 5 credits — 25/month after verification. Plans from $9/mo. Pay only for what you generate.
- [Terms of Service](https://docuqueue.com/terms): Terms of service governing use of the DocuQueue API, accounts, and API keys.
- [Privacy Policy](https://docuqueue.com/privacy): Privacy policy covering what data DocuQueue collects, how it is used, and your rights as a user.
- [Refund Policy](https://docuqueue.com/refund): Refund policy for DocuQueue, covering eligibility conditions and how to request a refund.
- [Machine-readable service definition (agent.json)](https://docuqueue.com/.well-known/agent.json): JSON description of the DocuQueue service, capabilities, authentication, and pricing for AI agents.
- [llms-full.txt](https://docuqueue.com/llms-full.txt): Complete documentation dump for language models.
- [llms.txt](https://docuqueue.com/llms.txt): This file — a compact index of DocuQueue pages for language models.

## Support

- Documentation: https://docuqueue.com/docs/api
- Changelog: https://docuqueue.com/changelog
- Email: support@docuqueue.com