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Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl): MCP server
Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl) is an open-source MCP server published on GitHub that lets an AI agent create and read Excel workbooks and regenerate their F# source. Its repository has 9 stars and its last commit is from September 16, 2026 and it is licensed under MIT.
| Adoption (stars) | 10/40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 25/30 | |
| Framework (licence, registry, official) | 20/30 |
What Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl) does
According to its repository: “Create, read and round-trip Excel workbooks (.xlsx/.xlsm) via a type-safe F# DSL, including regenerating the F# source that reproduces a file.”
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard plug between an AI agent and an outside service: once the server is connected, its tools show up in the agent, which decides when to call them. Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl) is listed under Files and documents, a category of 55 servers in the directory, where it ranks #45 by stars.
Installing and connecting Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl)
Distribution modes declared in the official MCP registry:
- NuGet package (.NET)
It works with any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and most recent agents). You add one entry to the client's MCP configuration: server name, start command or URL, environment variables. Project language: F#. Listed systems: macOS, Windows, Linux.
Security: what to check
Connecting an MCP server means installing software that talks straight to your agent: it runs with your rights and the model trusts its tool descriptions. The risk therefore depends on what it can touch and how far its code can be trusted.
Points found for Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl):
- System access: the Files and documents category gives the agent control over files, a terminal, code or a browser. A booby-trapped instruction in content the agent reads (prompt injection) can then turn into an action.
Good practice: grant only the rights needed (least privilege), require human approval for irreversible actions, and run the AI agent security check.
Project activity and maintenance
Created on August 23, 2026, the Kookerella-Ltd/Kookerella.FsOpenXmlDsl repository has 9 stars and 0 forks, with 0 open issues. It has more stars than 24% of the servers in the directory. Last change 1 month ago. Version published in the registry: 0.6.4 (September 5, 2026).
Stars measure attention, not quality: a recent, heavily promoted project can collect them fast, while a useful but niche server will have few.
Verdict
Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl) is a reasonable choice; check the points below before connecting it.
Strengths
- Active project: recent commit
- Listed in the official MCP registry
- Permissive licence (MIT)
Limitations
- Few visible users
Avoid if…
- You cannot isolate the agent (sandbox, container)
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl)?
Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl) is distributed as NuGet package (.NET). Add it to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code…) following the README of Kookerella-Ltd/Kookerella.FsOpenXmlDsl.
Is Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl) free?
The code is published under the MIT licence and can be used free of charge.
Is Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl) safe?
Points to watch: system access. Give it minimum rights and approve sensitive actions.
Is it an official server?
Nothing says so: it is a project published by Kookerella-Ltd on GitHub. Check who maintains it before giving it access.
What are the alternatives to Excel MCP Server (FsOpenXmlDsl)?
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