word-mcp-server
MCP server for Microsoft Word document manipulation via COM automation (Node.js/TypeScript, Windows)
Install / Use
claude mcp add HelloWorld-Open -- npx -y github:HelloWorld-Open/word-mcp-serverIf the server publishes to npm under a different name, use that package instead β check the repo README.
MCP Server
Model Context Protocol server
Quality Score
Category
AutomationSupported Platforms
Our assessment of word-mcp-server
word-mcp-server scores 67/100 on our quality scale, 2687th of 2,902 Automation skills we index.
Its MCP Server is 3.0 KB long, split into 7 sections with 2 code examples: a solid amount of guidance for an agent.
It has 3 GitHub stars, so there is little community track record yet; judge it on its content.
Maintenance, license and trust
- The repository was last updated about 4 months ago. That is recent enough to be usable, but agent tooling moves fast, so check the instructions against your agent's current version.
- Our last check on 2026-09-20 found the source still online.
- It is released under the MIT license, a permissive license that allows use, modification and commercial use with attribution.
- Its trust signals score 90/100, with 1 caution from licensing, adoption, age or documentation. These come from repository metadata, not a code audit β read the skill file before letting an agent act on it.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| word-mcp-server (this skill)by HelloWorld-Open | 67 | 3 | 4mo ago | MCP Server |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I install word-mcp-server?
- Run
claude mcp add HelloWorld-Open -- npx -y github:HelloWorld-Open/word-mcp-server. The install tabs above show the steps for each supported agent. - Which AI agents does word-mcp-server work with?
- It is written for Claude Code and Claude Desktop, as a MCP Server file. Other agents that read the same format can often use it too.
- Is word-mcp-server safe to use?
- It is MIT-licensed and scores 90/100 on trust signals. Skills are instructions an agent will follow, so read the file before installing it and do not approve commands you do not understand.
- Is word-mcp-server still maintained?
- The repository was last updated about 4 months ago. That is recent enough to be usable, but agent tooling moves fast, so check the instructions against your agent's current version.
Skill content
View source on GitHubWord MCP Server
<p align="center"> <video src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0f8d144b-62bd-4ee7-9c01-c0f71cca05b6" autoplay loop muted playsinline width="300"></video> </p> <p align="center"> <a href="https://github.com/HelloWorld-Open/word-mcp-server/actions/workflows/ci.yml"> <img src="https://github.com/HelloWorld-Open/word-mcp-server/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg" alt="CI"> </a> <a href="https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg" alt="License: MIT"> </a> <a href="https://nodejs.org"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/node-%3E%3D20-brightgreen" alt="Node"> </a> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/platform-Windows-blue" alt="Platform"> </p>What it is
Let your AI agent directly control Microsoft Word. 80 tools covering the full workflow β create, edit, format, tables, charts, images, bookmarks, headers, footers, comments. Word runs as a visible window. Every change appears instantly. Ctrl+Z works end-to-end.
Requires a valid Microsoft Word license. Does not include, crack, or distribute Office software.
What it can do
| Scenario | Description | |----------|-------------| | Reports | Agent pulls data, writes, formats, and saves in one flow | | Contracts | Fill templates with variables, generate formal documents, export PDF | | Papers | Structured writing, insert tables and charts, format citations | | CI testing | Auto-create Word docs in pipelines for verification |
What it works with
| Ecosystem | Agents | |-----------|--------| | Claude | Claude Desktop, Claude Code | | OpenAI | ChatGPT Desktop | | IDE | Cursor, VS Code / GitHub Copilot, Trae | | AI Terminal | OpenCode | | More | Any stdio MCP client |
Why you need it
- 80 tools β text, tables, charts, images, headers, footers, comments, bookmarks β precise control over every detail
- Streaming Markdown β
start β block β endin 3 steps. Instant preview. Auto style inheritance. - Auto cursor management β header/footer/table/marker operations reset cursor automatically. No manual position juggling needed.
- Ctrl+Z friendly β COM API native operations. Agent messes up? Just undo.
- Security built-in β path sanitization, macros disabled, Zod validation, rate limiting, audit logging
β‘ Quick Start
git clone https://github.com/HelloWorld-Open/word-mcp-server.git
cd word-mcp-server
npm install && npm run build
Requires MSVC Build Tools for the winax native addon. If it fails, install VS 2022 Build Tools ("Desktop development with C++" workload).
Add to your MCP client config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"word": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["path\\to\\word-mcp-server\\build\\parent.js"]
}
}
}
Then tell your agent: "Write a weekly report in Word."
π More
- TOOLS.md β 80-tool quick reference
- CONTEXT.md β architecture & design
- .env.example β configuration
- MIT License
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Trust signals
From repository metadata: license, adoption, age and documentation. Not a code audit β see the Safety scan above for what the skill file itself contains.
