Office-Word-MCP-Server
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for creating, reading, and manipulating Microsoft Word documents. This server enables AI assistants to work with Word documents through a standardized interface, providing rich document editing capabilities.
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What is Office-Word-MCP-Server?
Office-Word-MCP-Server implements the Model Context Protocol to expose Word document operations as tools and resources. It serves as a bridge between AI assistants and Microsoft Word documents, allowing for document creation, content addition, formatting, and analysis.
How to use Office-Word-MCP-Server?
The server can be installed using pip after cloning the repository or via a setup script. It is configured for use with Claude for Desktop by adding the server to the configuration file, specifying the command and arguments to run the server. Once configured, Claude can be prompted to perform various document operations.
Key features of Office-Word-MCP-Server
Document Management (create, extract, view, list, copy)
Content Creation (headings, paragraphs, tables, images, page breaks)
Rich Text Formatting (bold, italic, underline, color, font)
Table Formatting (borders, styles, header rows, cell shading)
Advanced Document Manipulation (delete paragraphs, custom styles, consistent formatting)
Use cases of Office-Word-MCP-Server
Creating new documents with specific layouts and content.
Adding and formatting text within existing documents.
Inserting and formatting tables for data presentation.
Automating document generation and modification tasks.
FAQ from Office-Word-MCP-Server
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
MCP is a standardized interface that allows AI assistants to interact with various tools and resources, including document processing servers like this one.
What are the prerequisites for installing the server?
What are the prerequisites for installing the server?
You need Python 3.8 or higher and the pip package manager installed on your system.
How do I configure the server for use with Claude for Desktop?
How do I configure the server for use with Claude for Desktop?
You need to add the server configuration to the Claude for Desktop configuration file, specifying the command and arguments to run the server, either after local installation or using uvx.
What kind of document operations can I perform with this server?
What kind of document operations can I perform with this server?
You can create, read, manipulate, and format Word documents, including adding content, formatting text, inserting tables, and managing document properties.
What should I do if I encounter permission issues?
What should I do if I encounter permission issues?
Ensure the server has permission to read/write to the document paths. Use the copy_document function to create editable copies of locked documents. Check file ownership and permissions if operations fail.