Excel MCP Server
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The Excel MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to read and write data to MS Excel files. It allows for seamless integration with applications needing to interact with Excel data.
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What is Excel MCP Server?
The Excel MCP Server is a tool that enables reading and writing data, formulas, and even capturing screen images from MS Excel files via the Model Context Protocol.
How to use Excel MCP Server?
The server can be installed via NPM or Smithery. After installation, configure the MCP server settings with the appropriate command and arguments. Use the provided tools (read_sheet_names, read_sheet_data, write_sheet_data, etc.) by sending commands to the server with the required arguments (file path, sheet name, range, data, etc.).
Key features of Excel MCP Server
Read text values from MS Excel file
Write text values to MS Excel file
Read formulas from MS Excel file
Write formulas to MS Excel file
Capture screen image from MS Excel file (Windows only)
Use cases of Excel MCP Server
Automated data extraction from Excel spreadsheets
Dynamic updating of Excel reports from external systems
Integration of Excel data into AI models
Building applications that require real-time Excel data interaction
FAQ from Excel MCP Server
What file formats are supported?
What file formats are supported?
The server supports xlsx, xlsm, xltx, and xltm file formats.
What is the default transport mechanism?
What is the default transport mechanism?
The default transport mechanism is stdio.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
You can install the server via NPM or Smithery. Refer to the installation section in the README for detailed instructions.
What is the purpose of EXCEL_MCP_PAGING_CELLS_LIMIT?
What is the purpose of EXCEL_MCP_PAGING_CELLS_LIMIT?
This environment variable sets the maximum number of cells to read in a single paging operation. The default value is 4000.
Is screen capture supported on all platforms?
Is screen capture supported on all platforms?
No, screen capture is only supported on Windows.