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Microsoft Excel MCP Server by CData

@CDataSoftware

Repository

Basic information

Category

Other

Transports

stdio

Author

CDataSoftware

Submitted by

Cameron Leblanc

About Microsoft Excel MCP Server by CData

This project builds a read-only MCP server. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities and a simplified setup, check out our free [CData MCP Server for Microsoft Excel (beta)](https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=RXZK-V&type=beta).

#microsoft-excel#mcp-server#data-access

Microsoft Excel MCP Server by CData config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "{classname_dash}": {
      "command": "PATH\\TO\\java.exe",
      "args": [
        "-jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\microsoft-excel.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Microsoft Excel MCP Server by CData tools

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Overview

What is Microsoft Excel MCP Server by CData?

This read-only MCP server allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live Microsoft Excel data. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Microsoft Excel, which exposes Excel data as relational SQL models, so users can retrieve information using natural language without writing SQL.

How to use Microsoft Excel MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for Microsoft Excel, configure a .prp file with your JDBC connection string, then add the server to your client’s MCP configuration (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json). The server runs via stdio and is invoked by the client.

Key features of Microsoft Excel MCP Server by CData

  • Read-only access to live Microsoft Excel data
  • Natural language querying via LLM clients
  • Exposes Excel tables as relational SQL models
  • Built-in tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query
  • Uses CData JDBC Driver for connectivity
  • MIT licensed open-source project

Use cases of Microsoft Excel MCP Server by CData

  • Ask Claude Desktop to summarize sales data from Excel spreadsheets
  • Query inventory levels or financial figures without writing SQL
  • Correlate data across multiple Excel tables using natural language
  • Integrate Excel data into AI workflows for reporting and analysis
  • Enable non-technical users to explore Excel data conversationally

Frequently asked questions

1

Is this server read-only?

Yes, the project builds a read-only MCP server. The README explicitly states it is read-only and points to a separate beta version for full read/write/update/delete capabilities.

2

What are the runtime dependencies?

You need Java, Apache Maven to build the project, and the CData JDBC Driver for Microsoft Excel (must be downloaded and licensed separately).

3

Where does the data reside?

Data stays in your local Excel files or network location as configured in the JDBC connection string. The server processes queries locally and does not send data externally beyond what the client (e.g., Claude Desktop) uses.

4

What transport does the server use?

The server uses `stdio` transport, so it can only be used with clients running on the same machine as the server.

5

How do I authenticate to Excel?

Authentication is handled through the CData JDBC Driver’s connection string. You configure OAuth or other credentials using the driver’s Connection String utility before running the server.

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