version: "1.0.1" 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
- Open
/tools (or /extensions → Connections tab). - Enable external tools.
- Add one or more MCP servers.
- Enable MCP Gateway for session and/or workbook scope.