# Excel MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to automate interactions with Microsoft Excel files, such as reading and writing data, formulas, and formatting. It solves problems like sheet management, table creation, and live editing, and provides inputs like Excel file formats (.xlsx, .xlsm) with outputs like formatted data and screen captures. Ideal for tasks that require programmatic control over Excel files, especially in Windows environments.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/samcil-excel-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/samcil-excel-mcp-server

## Description

Enables reading and writing of values, formulas, and formatting in Microsoft Excel files including .xlsx and .xlsm formats. It supports sheet management, table creation, and provides Windows-exclusive features like live editing and screen capture.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.77
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/ifeg8tfpih)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Samcil/excel-mcp-server>

## 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": "samcil-excel-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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