How do I activate the skill after running the install command?

Once the .mcp.json file is updated by the skill, you must restart your Claude Code session to initialize the new MCP server connection.

What prerequisites are needed before installation?

You need a Windows OS, Microsoft Excel installed locally, and Python with the 'pywin32' package configured in your environment.

Does this work on macOS or Linux?

No, this skill specifically uses the Windows win32com library and requires a Windows environment with a local installation of Microsoft Excel.

Can Claude edit open Excel files using this skill?

Yes, because it uses native COM automation, it can interact with workbooks that are currently open in your Excel application.

Excel Win32COM Native Automation

Name: Excel Win32COM Native Automation
Author: theflysurfer

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Automates Microsoft Excel on Windows using native win32com integration for high-fidelity spreadsheet manipulation.

概要

This skill enables Claude Code to interact directly with Microsoft Excel on Windows systems via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). By installing the win32com-based server, it allows for high-fidelity automation, data extraction, and formatting within the native Excel application environment. It is particularly useful for users who require deep integration with local Excel files and Windows-specific COM features that standard CSV or library-based approaches might lack.

主な機能

Support for existing Microsoft Excel installations
Direct reading and writing to open Excel workbooks
Integration with project-specific virtual environments
Native Windows COM automation for high-fidelity Excel control
Automatic configuration of .mcp.json for Claude Code
0 GitHub stars

ユースケース

Extracting data from legacy macro-enabled spreadsheets (.xlsm)
Automating complex reporting workflows directly within Windows Excel
Native formatting and styling of Excel documents via AI

概要

主な機能

Support for existing Microsoft Excel installations
Direct reading and writing to open Excel workbooks
Integration with project-specific virtual environments
Native Windows COM automation for high-fidelity Excel control
Automatic configuration of .mcp.json for Claude Code
0 GitHub stars

ユースケース

Extracting data from legacy macro-enabled spreadsheets (.xlsm)
Automating complex reporting workflows directly within Windows Excel
Native formatting and styling of Excel documents via AI