Word Document Operations
Read, create, and modify Microsoft Word documents
What can you do with Word Document Operations?
- read_word_document: Read text from .docx files
- create_word_document: Create new Word documents
- append_to_document: Add content to existing documents
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).
word-mcp-server-swadegeiger1claude mcp add word-document-operations -- uvx word-mcp-server-swadegeiger1==1.0.0
{
"mcpServers": {
"word-document-operations": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"word-mcp-server-swadegeiger1==1.0.0"
]
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Word MCP Server
Minimal MCP server for Microsoft Word document operations using python-docx.
Features
- read_word_document: Read text from .docx files
- create_word_document: Create new Word documents
- append_to_document: Add content to existing documents
Installation
cd ~/word-mcp-server
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
chmod +x server.py
Configuration
Add to ~/.kiro/settings/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"word-mcp": {
"command": "~/word-mcp-server/venv/bin/python",
"args": ["~/word-mcp-server/server.py"]
}
}
}
Note: The ~ will automatically expand to your home directory, making this configuration work for any user.
Usage Examples
Read a document:
Read the Word document at ~/Documents/report.docx
Create a document:
Create a Word document at ~/Documents/memo.docx with the content "Meeting Notes\n\nDiscussed Q1 goals"
Append to a document:
Append "Action Items:\n- Review budget" to ~/Documents/memo.docx
Frequently asked questions
What is Word Document Operations?
Read, create, and modify Microsoft Word documents
How do I install Word Document Operations?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add word-document-operations -- uvx word-mcp-server-swadegeiger1==1.0.0. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Word Document Operations need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Word Document Operations open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains Word Document Operations?
It is published by swadegeiger1. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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