mcp-gateway

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

1. Open /tools (or /extensions → Connections tab).
2. Enable external tools.
3. Add one or more MCP servers.
4. Enable MCP Gateway for session and/or workbook scope.