Hosted MCP Server for Microsoft Excel

Set Up Your Microsoft Excel Environment

Authenticate with Microsoft Excel

1. Access FlowHunt: Log in to your FlowHunt.io dashboard.

2. Navigate to Integrations: Find the “Integrations” section in the left sidebar.

3. Select Microsoft Excel: Click on the Microsoft Excel integration option to begin the setup process.

   

4. Integrate with Microsoft Excel: Click Integrate and sign in with your Microsoft account to authenticate and grant FlowHunt access to your Microsoft Excel data.

   • Complete the sign-in process by following the prompts to authorize FlowHunt.

💡 Pro Tip: Ensure you use a Microsoft account with access to the Excel workbooks you want to integrate. Store any authentication credentials securely and avoid sharing them publicly.

Deploy the Microsoft Excel MCP Server

Add the MCP Server

1. Navigate to MCP Servers: Go to the “MCP Servers” tab in your FlowHunt dashboard.

2. Add New Server: Click “Add New MCP Server”.

3. Select Microsoft Excel: Choose “Microsoft Excel MCP Server” from the available options.

4. Configure Server Tools: Select the tools you want to enable for your MCP server.

   

   MCP INTEGRATION

   The following tools are available as part of the Microsoft Excel MCP integration:

   list_workbooks

   List available Excel workbooks from OneDrive to manage or organize spreadsheet data.

   list_worksheets

   List worksheets in an Excel workbook to navigate or manage sheet content.

   get_range

   Get data from a specific range in a worksheet for analysis or processing.

   update_range

   Update data in a specific range in a worksheet with new values.

   create_worksheet

   Create a new worksheet in an Excel workbook to organize data.

   delete_worksheet

   Delete a worksheet from an Excel workbook to remove unnecessary sheets.

   apply_formula

   Apply a formula to a cell or range in a worksheet for automated calculations.

   get_chart_data

   Get chart data from a worksheet for visualization or reporting.

   create_chart

   Create a new chart in a worksheet to visualize data.

   export_as_pdf

   Export a worksheet or workbook as a PDF for sharing or archiving.

📝 Note: You can modify or add tools later based on your evolving automation needs.

Connect MCP Server to Client

Configure the MCP Client

1. Access MCP Tab: Navigate to the “MCP” tab in your FlowHunt Dashboard.
2. Choose Client: Select your preferred MCP server:
   • (List of the created MCP servers)
3. Navigate to Connect Tab: Copy the JSON Configuration.

{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}

Create AI-Powered Workflows

Option A: Quick Start with Preconfigured Flow

Best for: Getting started quickly with proven automation patterns

1. Generate Flow: In your MCP Server configuration, click “Create Preconfigured Flow”.

2. Select Template: Choose “AI Agent with MCP” to create a ready-to-use workflow.

3. Customize Logic: Use FlowHunt’s visual flow builder to tailor the automation:

   • Set up event creation for automated meeting scheduling.
   • Configure automatic event updates for schedule changes.
   • Implement event searches for quick calendar lookups.
   • Create automated reminders for upcoming events.

4. Activate: Save and activate your flow to begin automated operations.

Option B: Custom Integration

Best for: Specific automation requirements or existing workflow enhancement

1. Create/Edit Flow: Open FlowHunt’s flow builder and start with a new or existing flow.
2. Add MCP Component: Drag the “MCP Server Component” onto your canvas.
3. Configure Connection: Paste your MCP client configuration:

{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}

4. Design Workflow: Create custom logic that leverages the MCP server tools:

   • List calendar events for schedule analysis.
   • Create events for automated task scheduling.
   • Update event details based on external triggers.
   • Delete outdated events to keep calendars clean.

5. Deploy: Save your configuration and activate the flow.

Conclusion

Integrating Microsoft Excel MCP Server with FlowHunt.io creates a powerful foundation for intelligent scheduling automation. Whether you’re streamlining event management, automating schedule updates, or enhancing time organization, this integration empowers your AI agents to work seamlessly with your critical calendar data.

Start with a simple automation and gradually expand your workflows as you become more comfortable with the platform. The combination of Microsoft Excel’s robust scheduling capabilities and FlowHunt’s AI-driven automation will transform how you manage your time and tasks.

Ready to get started? Begin your integration today and unlock the full potential of AI-powered scheduling automation!