Excel MCP Server
About This Server
An MCP server that lets AI agents read and write Excel files. Supports creating and editing spreadsheets, reading and writing cell data, applying formulas and formatting — letting agents directly manipulate .xlsx files.
Installation
npx -y excel-mcp-serverFrequently Asked Questions
What can Excel MCP do?
Lets AI agents directly manipulate Excel files: create new workbooks, read/write cell data, apply formulas and functions, set cell formatting (colors, fonts, borders), create charts, merge cells, sort and filter data. Say goodbye to manual Excel drudgery.
How do I install Excel MCP?
Run npx -y excel-mcp-server to start. Register it in Claude Code with claude mcp add excel -- npx -y excel-mcp-server, or paste into Cursor's MCP settings. Once running, your agent can read and write local Excel files.
Does Excel MCP support Chinese? Can it handle Chinese spreadsheets?
Fully supported. Excel MCP is built on the Node.js ExcelJS library, which natively supports Unicode including Chinese, Japanese, and other multi-byte characters. It can correctly read and write cells, formulas, and charts containing Chinese content.