| name | julien-mcp-excel-win32com |
| description | Install Excel MCP via win32com (Windows). Use when user needs native Excel automation on Windows. |
| category | mcp |
| triggers | install excel win32com mcp, excel native mcp, excel windows mcp |
MCP Excel Win32COM Installer
This skill installs the Excel Win32COM MCP server into the current project. Uses native Windows COM automation.
Installation Procedure
When the user asks to install Excel Win32COM MCP:
- Check for existing
.mcp.jsonin the project root - Merge configuration - Add this server to
mcpServers:
{
"excel-win32com": {
"command": "${ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH}/excel-mcp-server-win32com/venv/Scripts/python.exe",
"args": ["${ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH}/excel-mcp-server-win32com/main.py"]
}
}
- If
.mcp.jsondoesn't exist, create it with the full structure:
{
"mcpServers": {
"excel-win32com": {
"command": "${ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH}/excel-mcp-server-win32com/venv/Scripts/python.exe",
"args": ["${ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH}/excel-mcp-server-win32com/main.py"]
}
}
}
Environment Variables Required
ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH: Path to MCP servers folder
Prerequisites
- Windows with Excel installed
- Python with pywin32
Usage After Installation
Restart Claude Code to activate the MCP server.
Skill Chaining
- Input: User request to install Excel Win32COM MCP
- Output: Configured
.mcp.jsonwith excel-win32com server - Tools Used: Read, Edit, Write
- Chains With: Excel uvx MCP for cross-platform
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Excel not found | Ensure Microsoft Excel is installed |
| pywin32 error | Run pip install pywin32 in venv |
| Path not found | Verify ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH environment variable |
| File locked | Close Excel files before editing |