ExcelForge FAQs

Question 1

What is ExcelForge and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

ExcelForge is an MCP-based toolset designed for AI assistants to safely and efficiently perform a wide range of Excel operations. It's ideal for developers building AI agents that need to interact with Excel files securely and comprehensively.

Question 2

What Excel operations can AI assistants perform using ExcelForge?

Accepted Answer

AI assistants can manage workbooks and worksheets (open, save, create, delete), perform advanced range operations (read, write, copy, sort, clear), apply and validate formulas, manage cell formatting, securely read/write VBA code, execute macros, and handle named ranges, data validation, and conditional formatting.

Question 3

How does ExcelForge ensure security for VBA code and file access?

Accepted Answer

ExcelForge includes robust VBA security policies that scan and block high-risk code (like `Shell` commands) by default. For file access, you can configure `paths.allowed_roots` in `config.yaml` to restrict Excel operations to specific, trusted directories, preventing unauthorized file access.

Question 4

What are the system requirements to run ExcelForge?

Accepted Answer

ExcelForge requires a Windows 10/11 operating system, Microsoft Excel Desktop (2016/2019/365) installed, Python >= 3.11, and the `uv` package manager for dependency management.

Question 5

Can I use ExcelForge with different levels of functionality?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ExcelForge offers two distinct profiles: the 'Default Profile' with approximately 30 essential tools for common tasks, and the 'Extended Profile' which provides an additional 6 tools for more advanced functions like snapshot management, backups, and detailed auditing.

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