Provides guidance for hosting the Excel MCP server remotely using Cloudflare, allowing AI agents to interact with Excel files through a cloud-based deployment.
Allows cloning and installation of the Excel MCP server from the GitHub repository, providing access to the codebase and documentation.
Excel MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets you manipulate Excel files without needing Microsoft Excel installed. Create, read, and modify Excel workbooks with your AI agent.
Features
- 📊 Create and modify Excel workbooks
- 📝 Read and write data
- 🎨 Apply formatting and styles
- 📈 Create charts and visualizations
- 🔄 Manage worksheets and ranges
Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
Installation
- Clone the repository:
- Install using uv:
Running the Server
Start the server (default port 8000):
Custom port (e.g., 8080):
Using with AI Tools
Cursor IDE
- Add this configuration to Cursor:
- The Excel tools will be available through your AI assistant.
Remote Hosting & Transport Protocols
This server uses Server-Sent Events (SSE) transport protocol. For different use cases:
- Using with Claude Desktop (requires stdio):
- Use Supergateway to convert SSE to stdio:
- Hosting Your MCP Server:
Environment Variables
FASTMCP_PORT
: Server port (default: 8000)EXCEL_FILES_PATH
: Directory for Excel files (default:./excel_files
)
Available Tools
The server provides a comprehensive set of Excel manipulation tools. See TOOLS.md for complete documentation of all available tools.
License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
This server cannot be installed
hybrid server
The server is able to function both locally and remotely, depending on the configuration or use case.
A Model Context Protocol server that enables AI agents to create, read, and modify Excel workbooks without requiring Microsoft Excel installation.
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