ExcelMcp VS Code Extension vscode-v1.4.46
What's New
- MCP SDK Upgrade (#301): Upgraded ModelContextProtocol SDK from 0.4.1-preview.1 to 0.5.0-preview.1
- Proper isError signaling for tool execution failures (MCP protocol compliance)
- Deterministic exit codes (0 = success/graceful shutdown, 1 = fatal error)
- IAsyncDisposable for proper async resource cleanup
One-Click Excel MCP Server Installation for VS Code
This extension automatically registers the ExcelMcp MCP server with VS Code.
Installation Options
Option 1: VS Code Marketplace - Search for ExcelMcp and click Install
Option 2: Manual VSIX - Download excelmcp-1.4.46.vsix below and install via VS Code
Publishing Status: Published to VS Code Marketplace
Key Features
- Zero Configuration - Automatic MCP server registration
- Automatic .NET Installation
- Bundled MCP Server
- Works in all VS Code workspaces
- 12 Excel Tools with 180 operations
Requirements
- Windows OS
- Microsoft Excel 2016+
- VS Code 1.105.0+
- .NET 8 Runtime (auto-installed by extension)