Quip MCP Server

What is Quip MCP Server?

Quip MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for reading spreadsheet content from Quip documents. It provides tools to retrieve spreadsheet data and return it in CSV format, intended for use with MCP‑compatible clients like Claude.

How to use Quip MCP Server?

Install via uvx (recommended) or pip. Set the QUIP_TOKEN environment variable (and optionally QUIP_BASE_URL and QUIP_STORAGE_PATH). Configure in your MCP client, e.g., in Claude.app add an mcpServers.quip entry. Use the quip_read_spreadsheet tool with a required threadId and optional sheetName parameter.

Key features of Quip MCP Server

• Retrieve spreadsheet content from Quip documents
• Select specific sheets by name
• Returns data in CSV format with metadata
• Handles authentication via Quip API token
• Automatically truncates large spreadsheets and provides a resource URI for full access
• Stores spreadsheet content locally for efficient access

Use cases of Quip MCP Server

• Reading Quip spreadsheet data into AI assistants like Claude
• Extracting specific sheets for analysis or reporting
• Automating data retrieval from Quip documents
• Integrating Quip data with other MCP‑compatible tools

FAQ from Quip MCP Server

What transport does the Python server support?

The Python server uses stdio transport. (A separate TypeScript version supports both stdio and HTTP.)

How are large spreadsheets handled?

The server truncates csv_content to approximately 10 KB and sets is_truncated: true in the metadata. A resource_uri is provided to access the complete content via MCP resources.

What happens if I supply a non‑spreadsheet document or an invalid sheet name?

The server returns an appropriate error message for both cases.

Where does the server store CSV files locally?

By default, files are stored in ~/.quip‑mcp‑server/storage. This can be overridden with the QUIP_STORAGE_PATH environment variable or the --storage‑path command‑line argument.

What are the required environment variables?

QUIP_TOKEN is required. QUIP_BASE_URL (defaults to https://platform.quip.com) and QUIP_STORAGE_PATH are optional.