Claude Document MCP Server: Process & Collaborate Seamlessly

Effortlessly process, edit & collaborate on PDF, Word, Excel, and CSV files with Claude's lightweight MCP server. Simplify document workflows seamlessly.

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About Claude Document MCP Server

What is Claude Document MCP Server: Process & Collaborate Seamlessly?

Claude Document MCP Server is a specialized tool that enables seamless integration between the Claude Desktop platform and document processing workflows. It acts as a bridge, allowing users to manipulate Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF files programmatically through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This server empowers automated document creation, editing, and conversion operations directly within the Claude ecosystem.

How to Use Claude Document MCP Server: Process & Collaborate Seamlessly?

Getting started requires a straightforward setup process:

Automatic Setup: Run the provided setup.sh script to automate dependency installation, virtual environment creation, and configuration for Claude Desktop.
Manual Setup: Manually configure the environment by installing Python dependencies, creating a virtual environment, and copying the claude_desktop_config.json to system-specific directories (Mac or Windows).
Restart Claude Desktop to activate the server integration.

Once configured, users can leverage API endpoints or built-in functions to perform document operations programmatically.

Claude Document MCP Server Features

Key Features of Claude Document MCP Server: Process & Collaborate Seamlessly?

Word Document Operations

Create new documents from raw text.
Edit existing documents with precision, including paragraph/heading modifications.
Automate text-to-Word conversions from .txt files.

Excel Operations

Generate spreadsheets from structured data (JSON/CSV formats).
Modify cells, manage rows/columns, and adjust sheets in existing workbooks.
Convert CSV files into Excel formats for enhanced data analysis.

PDF Capabilities

Produce PDFs directly from text inputs.
Effortlessly convert Word documents into PDFs for distribution or archival.

Use Cases of Claude Document MCP Server: Process & Collaborate Seamlessly?

Common applications include:

Automated Reporting: Generate standardized Word/Excel reports from raw data.
Data Transformation: Convert CSV datasets into interactive Excel spreadsheets for analysis.
Document Portability: Create PDF versions of proposals or contracts for secure sharing.
Batch Processing: Streamline large-scale document edits or format conversions without manual intervention.

Claude Document MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from Claude Document MCP Server: Process & Collaborate Seamlessly?

What Python version is required?

The server requires Python 3.10 or higher to ensure compatibility with modern dependencies.

Where are logs stored?

All operations are recorded in logs/document_mcp.log, with real-time output also displayed in the console.

Can I customize API endpoints?

While core functions are predefined, the open-source MIT license allows contributors to extend or modify functionality via pull requests.

Does it support cross-platform use?

Yes, manual configuration steps are provided for both Mac and Windows environments to ensure universal accessibility.

Content

Claude Document MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows Claude Desktop to perform document operations on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF files.

Features

Microsoft Word Operations

Create new Word documents from text
Edit existing Word documents (add/edit/delete paragraphs and headings)
Convert text files (.txt) to Word documents

Excel Operations

Create new Excel spreadsheets from JSON or CSV-like text
Edit existing Excel files (update cells, ranges, add/delete rows, columns, sheets)
Convert CSV files to Excel

PDF Operations

Create new PDF files from text
Convert Word documents to PDF files

Setup

This MCP server requires Python 3.10 or higher.

Automatic Setup (Recommended)

Run the setup script to automatically install dependencies and configure for Claude Desktop:

cd claude-document-mcp
./setup.sh

This will:

Create a virtual environment
Install required dependencies
Configure the server for Claude Desktop
Create necessary directories

Manual Setup

If you prefer to set up manually:

Install dependencies:

cd claude-document-mcp
python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate
pip install -e .

Configure Claude Desktop:

Copy the claude_desktop_config.json file to:

Mac : ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/
Windows : %APPDATA%\Claude\

Restart Claude Desktop

Model Context Protocol Integration

This server follows the Model Context Protocol specification to provide document manipulation capabilities for Claude Desktop:

Tools : Provides manipulations functions for Word, Excel, and PDF operations
Resources : Provides information about capabilities
Prompts : (none currently implemented)

API Reference

Microsoft Word

Create a Word Document

create_word_document(filepath: str, content: str) -> Dict

Edit a Word Document

edit_word_document(filepath: str, operations: List[Dict]) -> Dict

Convert TXT to Word

convert_txt_to_word(source_path: str, target_path: str) -> Dict

Excel

Create an Excel File

create_excel_file(filepath: str, content: str) -> Dict

Edit an Excel File

edit_excel_file(filepath: str, operations: List[Dict]) -> Dict

Convert CSV to Excel

convert_csv_to_excel(source_path: str, target_path: str) -> Dict

PDF

Create a PDF File

create_pdf_file(filepath: str, content: str) -> Dict

Convert Word to PDF

convert_word_to_pdf(source_path: str, target_path: str) -> Dict

Logs

The server logs all operations to both the console and a logs/document_mcp.log file for troubleshooting.

License

MIT

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

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