Excel MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Excel in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add sbroenne-excel -- npx -y @sbroenne/mcp-server-excel

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sbroenne-excel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sbroenne/mcp-server-excel"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Excel MCP server do?

Automate the Excel app on Windows: Power Query, DAX, VBA, PivotTables, tables, charts, ranges and formatting.

Is the Excel 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 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 to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add sbroenne-excel -- npx -y @sbroenne/mcp-server-excel

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