// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

EXCEL MCP SERVER TOOLS

17 tools from the Excel MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 17 EXCEL MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 4 tools

Read get_workbook_info Get information about an Excel workbook (sheets, size, etc.). Read list_sheets List all worksheet names in a workbook. Read read_cell Read a value from a specific cell. Read read_range Read data from a range of cells.

WRITE 12 tools

Write copy_sheet Copy a worksheet within the workbook. Write create_sheet Create a new worksheet in the workbook. Write create_workbook Create a new Excel workbook. Write format_alignment format_alignment Write format_border format_border Write format_fill format_fill Write format_font format_font Write format_number format_number Write rename_sheet Rename a worksheet. Write write_cell write_cell Write write_formula Write a formula to a cell. Write write_range write_range

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive delete_sheet Delete a worksheet from the workbook.

// FAQ

How many tools does the Excel MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Excel MCP Server MCP server exposes 17 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on Excel MCP Server tools? +

Route the Excel MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Excel MCP Server tools fall into? +

Excel MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (4), Write (12), Destructive (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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