Enables direct interaction with Excel files for reading sheet names, extracting data, and managing workbook caching to improve performance with large spreadsheets.
Open the FastMCP "Install Now" ENVs Button
Go to the FastMCP interface and click on the "Install Now" button for adding ENVs for the Excel MCP Server.
Locate the ENV Fields in the Connection Interface
In the Excel MCP connection configuration, you will see fields to enter environment variable values.
Fill in the Optional Environment Variables as Needed
- LOG_PATH (optional)
Enter an accessible absolute path where you want log files to be stored. If you leave this empty, logs will be stored in the 'logs' folder under the application root directory (default).
- CACHE_MAX_AGE (optional)
Enter the cache expiration time in hours. (Default: 1)
- CACHE_CLEANUP_INTERVAL (optional)
Enter the cache cleanup interval in hours. (Default: 4)
- LOG_RETENTION_DAYS (optional)
Enter the number of days to retain logs. (Default: 7)
- LOG_CLEANUP_INTERVAL (optional)
Enter how often logs should be cleaned up (in hours). (Default: 24)
You can leave any of these values empty to use their default settings.
Save and Apply the Environment Variables
Click "Save" or "Apply" (depending on your interface) to confirm the ENV values.
Proceed with Server Installation/Start
Continue with the Excel MCP Server installation or startup process as usual. The server will use the ENV values you provided.
Note: All environment variables for the Excel MCP Server are optional. If you are unsure, you can simply leave them empty to use the default settings. No API keys or sensitive tokens are required for this integration.
