This Excel to PDF MCP server converts spreadsheet files to PDF format and integrates seamlessly with AI assistants like Claude via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Convert Excel files: Supports .xls and .xlsx formats using the convert_excel_to_pdf tool
Convert Apple Numbers files: Supports .numbers format using the convert_numbers_to_pdf tool
AI assistant integration: Works with Claude Desktop and other AI tools through MCP
Secure file handling: Processes files securely within project boundaries
Easy installation: Available via npm or Smithery CLI
Requirements: Node.js 16+ and LibreOffice for conversion processing
Supports conversion of Apple Numbers files (.numbers) to PDF format
Uses LibreOffice as the conversion engine to transform spreadsheet files into PDFs
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Excel to PDF Converter convert my budget.xlsx to PDF for sharing"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that can convert Excel (.xls/.xlsx) and Apple Numbers (.numbers) files to PDF format. This tool integrates with AI assistants like Claude to enable file conversion directly through the conversation.
Convert Excel files (.xls, .xlsx) to PDF
Convert Apple Numbers files (.numbers) to PDF
Integrates with AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol
Secure file handling that respects project boundaries
Easy installation via npm
Related MCP server: PDF2MD MCP Server
Node.js 16 or higher
LibreOffice (for the conversion process)
To install Excel to PDF Converter for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @kmexnx/excel-to-pdf-mcp --client claudeLibreOffice is required for the conversion process. Install it according to your operating system:
brew install libreofficeapt-get install libreofficeDownload and install from LibreOffice official website.
npm install -g excel-to-pdf-mcpTo use this MCP server with Claude desktop:
Configure your MCP settings in Claude desktop by adding this server to your mcp_settings.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"excel-to-pdf-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["excel-to-pdf-mcp"],
"name": "Excel to PDF Converter"
}
}
}Make sure your Excel or Numbers files are within your project directory.
Once configured, Claude will be able to convert your spreadsheet files to PDF using this tool.
Here's an example of how a conversation with Claude might look when using this MCP server:
User: "I need to convert my quarterly_report.xlsx to PDF so I can share it with stakeholders."
Claude: "I can help you convert your Excel file to PDF. Let me use the Excel to PDF converter tool."
Claude would then use the tool behind the scenes:
Tool: convert_excel_to_pdf
Arguments: {
"input_path": "quarterly_report.xlsx",
"output_format": "pdf"
}Claude: "I've converted your Excel file to PDF. You can find it at: quarterly_report-1628347658-a7b2c9.pdf in your project directory."
This MCP server provides the following tools:
Converts Excel files (.xls/.xlsx) to PDF format.
Arguments:
input_path: Relative path to the Excel file (required)
output_format: Output format, currently only PDF is supported (default: "pdf")
Converts Apple Numbers files (.numbers) to PDF format.
Arguments:
input_path: Relative path to the Numbers file (required)
output_format: Output format, currently only PDF is supported (default: "pdf")
If you want to run from source or contribute:
Clone the repository
Install dependencies: npm install
Build the project: npm run build
Run the server: npm start
MIT
Converts Excel files (.xls, .xlsx) to PDF format
Inputs: input_path (required), output_format.
Converts Apple Numbers files (.numbers) to PDF format
Inputs: input_path (required), output_format.
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Scored across 2 tools
The two tools have clearly distinct purposes: one handles Excel files (.xls, .xlsx) and the other handles Apple Numbers files (.numbers). There is no overlap or ambiguity between them, as they target different file formats within the same conversion domain.
Both tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with 'convert_*_to_pdf', making them predictable and easy to understand. The naming is uniform across the set, with no deviations in style or convention.
With only 2 tools, the server feels thin for a file conversion domain that might include other formats or operations. While it covers two specific formats well, the scope could be expanded to feel more complete, placing it in the borderline range.
The server is severely incomplete for a file conversion tool, as it only supports two specific formats (Excel and Numbers) without covering other common ones like Word, PowerPoint, or images. This creates significant gaps that will limit agent functionality in broader conversion tasks.
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