Excel Vision MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Excel Vision in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add excel-vision -- uvx excel-vision-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "excel-vision": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "excel-vision-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Excel Vision MCP server do?

Reads Excel files with embedded images mapped to their cells and meaningful formatting such as colors and strikethrough; supports writes with atomic saves.

Is the Excel Vision MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Excel Vision run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Excel Vision to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add excel-vision -- uvx excel-vision-mcp

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