Excel to PDF Converter

by kmexnx

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Converts Excel and Apple Numbers spreadsheets to PDF format, enabling file sharing with stakeholders who lack access to the original applications.

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Author: kmexnx
Repository: kmexnx/excel-to-pdf-mcp
GitHub stars: 6
Downloads: 335
License: MIT License
Categories: Productivity, Other, AI, Design, Workplace, File Management, Communication, Frontend, Infrastructure

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name Excel to PDF Converter

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) npx
Arguments
- Argument 1 excel-to-pdf-mcp
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": true,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": true,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": true,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": true,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": true,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

To install Excel to PDF Converter for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @kmexnx/excel-to-pdf-mcp --client claude

LibreOffice is required for the conversion process. Install it according to your operating system:

npm install -g excel-to-pdf-mcp

`convert_excel_to_pdf`

Converts Excel files (.xls/.xlsx) to PDF format. Arguments: input_path (required, relative path to the Excel file), output_format (optional, output format, currently only PDF is supported, default: 'pdf')

`convert_numbers_to_pdf`

Converts Apple Numbers files (.numbers) to PDF format. Arguments: input_path (required, relative path to the Numbers file), output_format (optional, output format, currently only PDF is supported, default: 'pdf')

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "excel to pdf converter": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "npx"
}

Macos

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "npx"
}

Windows

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/c",
        "npx",
        "excel-to-pdf-mcp"
    ],
    "shell": true,
    "command": "cmd"
}

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.

- Node.js 16 or higher
- LibreOffice (for the conversion process)

To install Excel to PDF Converter for Claude Desktop automatically viaSmithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @kmexnx/excel-to-pdf-mcp --client claude

LibreOffice is required for the conversion process. Install it according to your operating system:

Download and install from LibreOffice official website.

To use this MCP server with Claude desktop:
- Configure your MCP settings in Claude desktop by adding this server to yourmcp_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.

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."

This MCP server provides the following tools:

Converts Excel files (.xls/.xlsx) to PDF format.

- input_path: Relative path to the Excel file (required)
- output_format: Output format, currently only PDF is supported (default: "pdf")

Converts Apple Numbers files (.numbers) to PDF format.

- input_path: Relative path to the Numbers file (required)
- output_format: Output format, currently only PDF is supported (default: "pdf")

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

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