Excel to PDF MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that can convert Excel (.xls/.xlsx) and Apple Numbers (.numbers) files to PDF format. This tool integrates with AI assistants like Claude to enable file conversion directly through the conversation.
Features
- Convert Excel files (.xls, .xlsx) to PDF
- Convert 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
Requirements
- Node.js 16 or higher
- LibreOffice (for the conversion process)
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install Excel to PDF Converter for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @kmexnx/excel-to-pdf-mcp --client claude
Install LibreOffice
LibreOffice is required for the conversion process. Install it according to your operating system:
On macOS:
brew install libreoffice
On Ubuntu/Debian:
apt-get install libreoffice
On Windows:
Download and install from LibreOffice official website.
Install the MCP server
npm install -g excel-to-pdf-mcp
Using with Claude Desktop
To use this MCP server with Claude desktop:
- Configure your MCP settings in Claude desktop by adding this server to your
mcp_settings.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"excel-to-pdf-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["excel-to-pdf-mcp"],
"name": "Excel to PDF Converter"
}
}
}
-
Make sure your Excel or Numbers files are within your project directory.
-
Once configured, Claude will be able to convert your spreadsheet files to PDF using this tool.
Example Conversation
Here's an example of how a conversation with Claude might look when using this MCP server:
User: "I need to convert my quarterly_report.xlsx to PDF so I can share it with stakeholders."
Claude: "I can help you convert your Excel file to PDF. Let me use the Excel to PDF converter tool."
Claude would then use the tool behind the scenes:
Tool: convert_excel_to_pdf
Arguments: {
"input_path": "quarterly_report.xlsx",
"output_format": "pdf"
}
Claude: "I've converted your Excel file to PDF. You can find it at: quarterly_report-1628347658-a7b2c9.pdf in your project directory."
Available Tools
This MCP server provides the following tools:
1. convert_excel_to_pdf
Converts Excel files (.xls/.xlsx) to PDF format.
Arguments:
input_path: Relative path to the Excel file (required)output_format: Output format, currently only PDF is supported (default: "pdf")
2. convert_numbers_to_pdf
Converts Apple Numbers files (.numbers) to PDF format.
Arguments:
input_path: Relative path to the Numbers file (required)output_format: Output format, currently only PDF is supported (default: "pdf")
Development
If you want to run from source or contribute:
- Clone the repository
- Install dependencies:
npm install - Build the project:
npm run build - Run the server:
npm start
License
MIT