
Excel
The Excel MCP Server provides tools for reading and writing data in Microsoft Excel files (xlsx, xlsm, xltx, xltm formats) through a standardized interface. It offers capabilities to read/write cell values and formulas, create new sheets, and retrieve sheet metadata, with additional Windows-only features for live editing and capturing sheet screenshots. This server enables AI assistants to programmatically interact with Excel workbooks without requiring direct file system access or application integration.
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- last updated
- Jan 31, 2026
Tools
7 toolsPublic tool metadata for what this MCP can expose to an agent.
excel_describe_sheetsList all sheet information of specified Excel file.
List all sheet information of specified Excel file.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
excel_read_sheetRead values from Excel sheet with pagination.
Read values from Excel sheet with pagination.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
excel_screen_capture[Windows only] Take a screenshot of the Excel sheet with pagination.
[Windows only] Take a screenshot of the Excel sheet with pagination.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
excel_write_to_sheetWrite values to the Excel sheet.
Write values to the Excel sheet.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
excel_create_tableCreate a table in the Excel sheet
Create a table in the Excel sheet
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
excel_copy_sheetCopy existing sheet to a new sheet
Copy existing sheet to a new sheet
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
excel_format_rangeFormat cells in the Excel sheet with style information
Format cells in the Excel sheet with style information
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
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Excel MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that reads and writes MS Excel data.
Features
- Read/Write text values
- Read/Write formulas
- Create new sheets
🪟Windows only:
- Live editing
- Capture screen image from a sheet
For more details, see the tools section.
Requirements
- Node.js 20.x or later
Supported file formats
- xlsx (Excel book)
- xlsm (Excel macro-enabled book)
- xltx (Excel template)
- xltm (Excel macro-enabled template)
Installation
Installing via NPM
Details
- Repository
- github.com/negokaz/excel-mcp-server
- Categories
- Data & Analytics, Productivity & Office