mcp-server-excel
Automate real Excel workbooks, Power Query, and PivotTables
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FAQPage SchemaHow to install mcp-server-excel?โผ
Run `npx skills add sbroenne/mcp-server-excel --all -g -y` in your terminal to install both the excel-mcp and excel-cli skills globally.
Can AI automate real Microsoft Excel files?โผ
Yes. This server drives the actual Excel application through its official COM API, so it can refresh Power Query, recalculate formulas, run VBA, and preserve PivotTables, charts, and formatting.
Does Excel MCP Server work on Mac or Linux?โผ
No. It requires Windows with Microsoft Excel 2016 or later installed, because it automates the real desktop application via COM interop.
What is the difference between the MCP Server and the CLI?โผ
The MCP Server suits conversational assistants with rich tool schemas, while the excelcli CLI is token-efficient and scriptable for coding agents, CI/CD, and batch jobs. Both expose the same 326 Excel operations.
Can I use it without coding experience?โผ
Yes. Just describe what you want in plain English, such as importing a CSV with Power Query or building a PivotTable with a chart, and your assistant executes the steps for you.
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