Spring AI MCP Server

What is Spring AI MCP Server?

A Spring Boot server that uses Spring AI with OpenAI and Apache POI to automatically generate Excel and PPT documents via RESTful APIs. It is designed for developers who need AI-assisted document creation.

How to use Spring AI MCP Server?

Set the OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable, build with Gradle, and run the jar. Send POST requests to /api/documents with document type (EXCEL or POWERPOINT) and content sections; check status via GET and download generated files from /api/documents/excel/download/{fileName} or /api/documents/ppt/download/{fileName}.

Key features of Spring AI MCP Server

• AI‑powered automatic generation of Excel and PPT documents
• Asynchronous processing with status tracking
• RESTful API endpoints for creation, status, and download
• Configurable temporary file storage directory
• Leverages Spring AI 0.8.0 and Apache POI 5.2.5

Use cases of Spring AI MCP Server

• Create quarterly sales reports in Excel with AI‑generated data
• Build presentation slides on AI technology trends for conferences
• Generate structured business documents with custom section outlines
• Automate report creation for dashboards and internal analysis

FAQ from Spring AI MCP Server

What are the system requirements?

Java 17 or later and a valid OpenAI API key are required.

How are generated files stored?

Files are saved temporarily in a configurable directory, defaulting to $TMPDIR/spring-ai-mcp-server.

Can the server generate Markdown or Confluence pages?

No, those features are planned for future development; currently only Excel and PPT are supported.

What transport does the server use?

The server exposes RESTful HTTP endpoints on port 8080.

Is authentication required for the API?

The README does not mention authentication; the API appears to be open once the server is running.