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Word document reading and writing MCP implemented in Node.js

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What is doc-tools?

doc-tools is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to word document reading and writing mcp implemented in node.js

Word document reading and writing MCP implemented in Node.js

This server falls under the File Systems category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

  • create_document
  • open_document
  • add_paragraph
  • add_table
  • search_and_replace

Use Cases

Read and write Word documents
Document automation in Node.js
puchunjie

Maintainer

LicenseMIT License
Languagetypescript
Versionv1.0.0
UpdatedApr 14, 2026
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux
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Installation

NPM

npx -y @puchunjie/doc-tools-mcp

Manual Installation

npx -y @puchunjie/doc-tools-mcp

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms
ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow
CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use doc-tools

doc-tools-mcp is a Node.js MCP server that lets Claude and other MCP clients create, open, and manipulate Microsoft Word (.docx) documents programmatically. It exposes seven tools covering the full document lifecycle—from creating blank files and inserting paragraphs to building tables, searching and replacing text, and adjusting page margins—all without requiring Microsoft Word to be installed for basic operations.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 14 or higher installed
  • An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
  • Write access to the filesystem paths where documents will be created or read
  • Microsoft Word (optional, only needed for advanced rendering features)
1

Install via npx

The server is published to npm as @puchunjie/doc-tools-mcp and requires no global installation. Run it directly with npx so the latest version is always used.

npx @puchunjie/doc-tools-mcp
2

Add to Claude Desktop configuration

Open your Claude Desktop config file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS) and add the server entry under mcpServers. No environment variables are required.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "doc-tools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@puchunjie/doc-tools-mcp"]
    }
  }
}
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Quit and reopen Claude Desktop so the new MCP server entry is loaded. You should see doc-tools listed in the connected servers panel.

4

Create your first document

Ask Claude to create a new Word document. The create_document tool writes a .docx file to the path you specify.

5

Add content and tables

Use add_paragraph to insert text content and add_table to insert tabular data. The tools accept row and column counts along with cell data.

6

Search and replace text

The search_and_replace tool finds all occurrences of a string in the document and substitutes the replacement text, useful for template-based document generation.

doc-tools Examples

Client configuration

Minimal Claude Desktop configuration for doc-tools-mcp using npx.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "doc-tools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@puchunjie/doc-tools-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Prompts to try

Example natural-language prompts that exercise the available tools.

- "Create a new Word document at ~/Documents/report.docx"
- "Add a heading paragraph 'Q2 Sales Report' to report.docx"
- "Insert a 4-column, 5-row table with the following data into report.docx"
- "Search for 'DRAFT' and replace it with 'FINAL' in report.docx"
- "Set the top and bottom margins to 1 inch in report.docx"
- "Show me the metadata for report.docx"

Troubleshooting doc-tools

npx command not found or server fails to start

Ensure Node.js 14+ is installed by running 'node --version'. If npx is missing, install it with 'npm install -g npx'. Also verify your internet connection so npx can download the package.

Document creation fails with a permission error

Check that Claude Desktop (or the process running npx) has write permission to the target directory. Try a path inside your home directory first, such as ~/Documents/test.docx.

Claude does not show doc-tools in the MCP server list

Confirm the JSON in claude_desktop_config.json is valid (no trailing commas, correct brackets). Restart Claude Desktop completely after saving the config file.

Frequently Asked Questions about doc-tools

What is doc-tools?

doc-tools is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that word document reading and writing mcp implemented in node.js It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install doc-tools?

Install via npm with the command: npx -y @puchunjie/doc-tools-mcp. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).

Which AI clients work with doc-tools?

doc-tools works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is doc-tools free to use?

Yes, doc-tools is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{ "mcpServers": { "doc-tools": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@puchunjie/doc-tools-mcp"] } } }

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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