Question 1

What can I do with the Excel MCP?

Accepted Answer

The Excel MCP enables direct interaction with Microsoft Excel files from your AI assistant. Key capabilities include: Read Data: Extract values from any sheet with pagination support for large datasets Write Data: Insert or update values in specific cells or ranges Sheet Management: List all sheets, copy sheets, and inspect file structure Table Creation: Create formatted Excel tables from your data Cell Formatting: Apply styles, borders, and formatting to cell ranges Screen Capture: Take screenshots of sheets for visual reference (Windows only)

Question 2

What security considerations should I be aware of?

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The Excel MCP runs as a local stdio server with file system access: File Access: The server can read and write Excel files anywhere on your system that you have permissions for Local Execution: All processing happens locally on your machine No Cloud Sync: Files are accessed directly—changes won't automatically sync to OneDrive or SharePoint Windows Features: Some features like screen capture are Windows-only Security best practices: Be cautious when working with Excel files containing macros or sensitive data, avoid pointing the server at system directories, and consider working with copies of important files.

Question 3

How do I get started with the Excel MCP?

Accepted Answer

To start using the Excel MCP: 1. Add the server: Configure your AI client with `npx -y @negokaz/excel-mcp-server` 2. Prepare your files: Ensure your Excel files (.xlsx, .xlsm) are accessible on your local filesystem 3. Start interacting: Ask your AI to read, write, or analyze Excel data Example prompts: "List all sheets in /path/to/workbook.xlsx" "Read the first 100 rows from Sheet1" "Create a table from cells A1:D10"

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