How to install Excel Tools MCP in Gemini CLI
Gemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026. On an enterprise licence or paid API key you can still install Excel Tools MCP by running "gemini mcp add excel-tools-mcp npx -y excel-tools-mcp", then type /mcp to check it.
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Run the install command
In a terminal, run:
gemini mcp add excel-tools-mcp npx -y excel-tools-mcp - 2
Check it
Inside Gemini CLI, type /mcp to list servers and tools.
MCP servers run with your permissions. If Excel Tools MCP needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.
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Questions
Does Excel Tools MCP work in Gemini CLI?
Yes. Gemini CLI supports local and remote mcp servers, extensions (legacy), and Excel Tools MCP installs with the steps above.
Excel Tools MCP does not show up in Gemini CLI. What now?
Restart Gemini CLI fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.
Is Excel Tools MCP safe?
It scores 58 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.