# excel-tools-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to inspect and analyze local Excel files, as it provides functionality for reading metadata, extracting specific data ranges, and profiling the structure of spreadsheets in various formats, including .xlsx, .xlsm, .xls, .xlsb, and .ods. It solves problems related to data discovery, validation, and extraction, making it useful for data preparation and integration tasks. The tool accepts Excel file paths as input and outputs detailed metadata, data ranges, and structural information.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/hcshenziyang-excel-tools-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hcshenziyang-excel-tools-mcp

## Description

MCP server for reading and inspecting local Excel files (.xlsx, .xlsm, .xls, .xlsb, .ods) with tools for inspecting metadata, reading ranges, and profiling structure.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/mnp8yo813p)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Hcshenziyang/excel_tools_mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "hcshenziyang-excel-tools-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hcshenziyang-excel-tools-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hcshenziyang-excel-tools-mcp/pull`

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