Excel to PDF MCP Server

Name: Excel to PDF MCP Server
Author: kmexnx

@kmexnx

Repository

About Excel to PDF MCP Server

An MCP server that can convert Excel (.xls/.xlsx) and Apple Numbers (.numbers) files to PDF

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "excel-to-pdf-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "@kmexnx/excel-to-pdf-mcp",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Excel to PDF MCP Server?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that converts Excel (.xls/.xlsx) and Apple Numbers (.numbers) files to PDF format. It integrates with AI assistants like Claude to enable file conversion directly through conversation.

How to use Excel to PDF MCP Server?

Install Node.js 16+ and LibreOffice, then run npm install -g excel-to-pdf-mcp. Configure the server in Claude Desktop’s mcp_settings.json using the command npx excel-to-pdf-mcp. Two tools are available: convert_excel_to_pdf (accepts input_path) and convert_numbers_to_pdf (accepts input_path). Input files must reside within the project directory.

Key features of Excel to PDF MCP Server

Converts Excel files (.xls/.xlsx) to PDF
Converts Apple Numbers files (.numbers) to PDF
Integrates with AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol
Secure file handling that respects project boundaries
Easy installation via npm
LibreOffice is the underlying conversion engine

Use cases of Excel to PDF MCP Server

Convert a quarterly report .xlsx to PDF for stakeholder distribution
Share Numbers spreadsheets with colleagues who do not have Apple software
Produce PDF invoices or forms from Excel templates via conversation
Automate document conversion workflows through an AI assistant

FAQ from Excel to PDF MCP Server

What software is required to run this server?

Node.js 16 or higher and LibreOffice must be installed on the system.

How do I install LibreOffice?

On macOS: brew install libreoffice. On Ubuntu/Debian: apt-get install libreoffice. On Windows: download from the LibreOffice official website.

What file formats can be converted?

The server supports .xls, .xlsx (Excel), and .numbers (Apple Numbers) files as input. Output is PDF only.

Where must the input files be located?

The files must be within the project directory used by the Claude Desktop environment.

What tools does this MCP server expose?

Two tools: convert_excel_to_pdf and convert_numbers_to_pdf. Both require an input_path parameter and output a PDF file.

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