Word MCP Live — Claude Code MCP server: Word edits and setup
This MCP server lets an AI assistant edit Microsoft Word documents, including tracked revisions and comments. Use it to review or format documents without moving text by hand.
claude mcp add --env MCP_AUTHOR=<MCP_AUTHOR> --env MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS=<MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS> --transport stdio word-mcp-live -- uvx word-mcp-liveWhat Word MCP Live does
Word MCP Live connects an assistant to Microsoft Word for text and formatting changes, tracked revisions, and comments. Editing a document while it is open works on Windows and macOS, using COM on Windows and JXA on macOS. On macOS, comment replies and status changes are unavailable.
The server can also work with saved .docx files on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The README specifies Python 3.11 or newer for installation with uvx. Docker supports cross-platform tools, but editing an open Word document requires a native Windows installation. Set MCP_AUTHOR and MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS to choose the name and initials shown on revisions and comments.
What it helps with
- edit a Word document while it is open
- mark revisions for another person to review
- apply consistent formatting to headings
- leave a comment on a document passage
- create or modify a saved
.docxfile
Example prompts for the agent
- Replace the company name in the open document and mark the change for review.
- Apply consistent formatting to the document headings.
- Leave a comment on the selected paragraph using my initials.
How to install Word MCP Live
Platform CLI
claude mcp add --env MCP_AUTHOR=<MCP_AUTHOR> --env MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS=<MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS> --transport stdio word-mcp-live -- uvx word-mcp-liveReplace <…> with your own values. uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from word-mcp-live <command>
Platform CLI
codex mcp add word-mcp-live --env MCP_AUTHOR=<MCP_AUTHOR> --env MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS=<MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS> -- uvx word-mcp-liveReplace <…> with your own values. uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from word-mcp-live <command>
Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"word-mcp-live": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"word-mcp-live"
],
"env": {
"MCP_AUTHOR": "<MCP_AUTHOR>",
"MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS": "<MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values. uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from word-mcp-live <command>
Config file
{
"servers": {
"word-mcp-live": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"word-mcp-live"
],
"env": {
"MCP_AUTHOR": "<MCP_AUTHOR>",
"MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS": "<MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values. uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from word-mcp-live <command>
Platform CLI
gemini mcp add -e MCP_AUTHOR=<MCP_AUTHOR> -e MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS=<MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS> word-mcp-live uvx word-mcp-liveReplace <…> with your own values. uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from word-mcp-live <command>
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Questions about Word MCP Live
How do I install Word MCP Live in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add word-mcp-live -- uvx word-mcp-live. For author variables, use the alternative command: claude mcp add --env MCP_AUTHOR=<MCP_AUTHOR> --env MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS=<MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS> --transport stdio word-mcp-live -- uvx word-mcp-live.
What does Word MCP Live do?
It connects an AI assistant to Microsoft Word to edit text and formatting, add tracked revisions, and manage comments. It works with open documents and saved .docx files.
Which platforms support live editing in Word?
Live editing works on Windows and macOS. The macOS version lacks comment replies and status changes, while Docker mode provides cross-platform tools only.
