How do I install the Excel MCP server?

You can trigger the installation by telling Claude to 'install excel mcp'. The skill will then automatically update your .mcp.json configuration.

Can Claude Code create new Excel files with this skill?

Yes, once the MCP server is installed and Claude Code is restarted, you can ask Claude to generate new .xlsx files based on your project data.

What is the Excel MCP skill?

It is a specialized capability for Claude Code that installs and configures a server allowing the AI to interact directly with Excel files using natural language.

Do I need specific software to use this skill?

Yes, you must have 'uv' installed on your system as the skill uses 'uvx' to run the Excel MCP server.

Excel Automation MCP

Name: Excel Automation MCP
Author: theflysurfer

bytheflysurfer

Productivity & Workflow

Enables programmatic manipulation of Excel spreadsheets directly within the Claude Code environment.

About

The Excel Automation MCP skill streamlines the integration of Excel file handling into your Claude Code workflow. By automating the installation and configuration of the Excel MCP server via uvx, it empowers Claude to read, write, and create .xlsx files using natural language commands. This skill is essential for developers and data analysts who need to process spreadsheet data, generate automated reports, or manage data-driven workflows without leaving their terminal interface.

Key Features

Automated installation of Excel MCP server via uvx
0 GitHub stars
Seamless .mcp.json configuration and merging
Support for creating new .xlsx reports from project data
Standardized interface for spreadsheet automation
Natural language reading and writing of Excel files

Use Cases

Generating automated project status summaries in Excel format
Extracting specific data points from financial reports for analysis
Creating and updating data tables for stakeholder reporting

About

Key Features

Automated installation of Excel MCP server via uvx
0 GitHub stars
Seamless .mcp.json configuration and merging
Support for creating new .xlsx reports from project data
Standardized interface for spreadsheet automation
Natural language reading and writing of Excel files

Use Cases

Generating automated project status summaries in Excel format
Extracting specific data points from financial reports for analysis
Creating and updating data tables for stakeholder reporting