XLS.now MCP Server
Convert XLS spreadsheets to modern document, image and spreadsheet formats.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http xls-now-mcp-server 'https://xls.now/mcp' --header 'X-API-Key: <XLS.now API key>'
{
"mcpServers": {
"xls-now-mcp-server": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://xls.now/mcp",
"headers": {
"X-API-Key": "<XLS.now API key>"
}
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
XLS.now
Full XLS.now converter application, derived from the JPG.now platform.
Primary domain: https://xls.now
The converter catalog, shared chrome, homepage metadata, API examples, legal copy, and public navigation are tailored to Excel spreadsheets. Configure .env from .env.local.example before running.
Production host, account, port, database identifiers, and deployment steps are documented in docs/DEPLOYMENT.md. Secrets remain in the Git-ignored secrets/deploy.env file.
Frequently asked questions
What is XLS.now MCP Server?
Convert XLS spreadsheets to modern document, image and spreadsheet formats.
How do I install XLS.now MCP Server?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http xls-now-mcp-server 'https://xls.now/mcp' --header 'X-API-Key: <XLS.now API key>'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does XLS.now MCP Server need an API key?
Yes. It expects X-API-Key, which you set in its configuration.
Is XLS.now MCP Server open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains XLS.now MCP Server?
It is published by chrisyau83. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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