Excel MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| excel_copy_sheetB | Copy existing sheet to a new sheet |
| excel_create_tableA | Create a table in the Excel sheet |
| excel_describe_sheetsB | List all sheet information of specified Excel file |
| excel_format_rangeB | Format cells in the Excel sheet with style information |
| excel_read_sheetB | Read values from Excel sheet with pagination. |
| excel_write_to_sheetC | Write values to the Excel sheet |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 6 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose targeting specific Excel operations: copying sheets, creating tables, describing sheets, formatting ranges, reading data, and writing data. There is no overlap or ambiguity between these functions, making tool selection straightforward for an agent.
All tool names follow a consistent 'excel_verb_noun' pattern (e.g., excel_copy_sheet, excel_create_table), using snake_case throughout. This predictable naming convention enhances readability and reduces cognitive load for agents.
With 6 tools, the server is well-scoped for basic Excel operations, covering key tasks like reading, writing, formatting, and sheet management. It could benefit from additional tools for advanced features (e.g., formulas, charts), but the current set is reasonable and focused.
The tools provide solid coverage for core Excel workflows: reading and writing data, sheet management, formatting, and table creation. Minor gaps exist, such as lacking tools for formulas, charts, or cell manipulation (e.g., delete, merge), but agents can handle common tasks effectively with this surface.