mcp-gateway

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Discover and call tools from configured MCP servers. Use when external capabilities are needed beyond built-in workbook tools.

tmustier By tmustier schedule Updated 2/21/2026

name: mcp-gateway description: Discover and call tools from configured MCP servers. Use when external capabilities are needed beyond built-in workbook tools. compatibility: Requires Pi for Excel integration "mcp_tools" to be enabled and at least one MCP server configured. metadata: integration-id: mcp_tools tool-name: mcp docs: docs/agent-skills-interop.md

MCP Gateway

This repository exposes MCP access as a built-in integration in the Excel add-in.

Mapping

  • Agent Skill name: mcp-gateway
  • Excel integration ID: mcp_tools
  • Tool name: mcp

Usage notes

  • Prefer listing/describing tools before invocation.
  • Clearly report which server and tool were used.
  • Treat MCP servers as external, potentially high-impact systems.

Excel-specific setup

  1. Open /tools (or /extensions → Connections tab).
  2. Enable external tools.
  3. Add one or more MCP servers.
  4. Enable MCP Gateway for session and/or workbook scope.
Install via CLI
npx skills add https://github.com/tmustier/pi-for-excel --skill mcp-gateway
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