word-mcp-live

Overview

word-mcp-live provides comprehensive control over Microsoft Word through the MCP protocol, allowing AI assistants to perform document manipulation tasks while documents are open. It supports both cross-platform operations using python-docx and native live editing on Windows (via COM automation) and macOS (via JXA automation). The server offers advanced features like tracked changes with proper attribution, threaded comments, per-action undo capabilities, and layout diagnostics.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• get_document_text

  Reads text content from a Word document

  Try:Extract all text from my report.docxTry:Show me the content of contract.docx
• word_live_replace_text

  Replaces text in a live Word document with tracked changes

  Try:Replace 'ABC Corp' with 'XYZ Ltd' with tracked changesTry:Find every occurrence of 'deadline' and replace with 'due date'
• add_comment

  Adds a comment anchored to specific text in a Word document

  Try:Add a comment asking about the deadlineTry:Comment on section 2 requesting more details
• set_heading_style

  Applies heading styles to text in a Word document

  Try:Format all headings as Cambria 13pt boldTry:Apply Heading 1 style to title and main sections
• insert_table_of_contents

  Inserts a table of contents based on document headings

  Try:Generate a table of contents for my documentTry:Create a TOC with heading levels 1-3
• set_page_layout

  Configures page layout settings in a Word document

  Try:Set page to A4 landscape with 2cm marginsTry:Change orientation to portrait and margins to 1 inch
• add_header_footer

  Adds headers and footers to a Word document

  Try:Add page numbers in footer and company name in headerTry:Insert 'Confidential' in the header and current date in footer
• insert_cross_reference

  Inserts cross-references to headings, figures, or tables

  Try:Add a cross-reference to Heading 2 in paragraph 5Try:Reference Figure 3 in the executive summary
• track_changes_accept_all

  Accepts all tracked changes in a Word document

  Try:Accept all tracked changes in the documentTry:Finalize the document by accepting all revisions
• insert_table

  Inserts a new table into a Word document

  Try:Add a 3x5 table with headersTry:Insert a comparison table between products
• word_live_format_text

  Applies formatting to text in a live Word document

  Try:Make this paragraph bold and italicTry:Change font to Arial 12pt for all headings
• add_equation

  Inserts mathematical equations into a Word document

  Try:Add the quadratic formula equationTry:Insert E=mc² equation after the introduction

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Installation

pip install word-mcp-live

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "word": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["word-mcp-live"],
      "env": {
        "MCP_AUTHOR": "Your Name",
        "MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS": "YN"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Does this work with Microsoft Word on Linux?

The cross-platform mode works on Linux, but live editing requires either Windows (COM) or macOS (JXA), as there's no native Word application for Linux.

How do I configure the author name for tracked changes?

Set the environment variables MCP_AUTHOR and MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS in your MCP server configuration. The default author name is 'Author'.

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