Word MCP Live

The only MCP server that edits Word documents while they're open Live editing Tracked changes Per-action undo 124 tools Cross-platform. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting automation tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-05-29 · ★ 192 · #29 OF 194 MAINTAINED AUTOMATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Word MCP Live

before you install - you'll need

Set MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS before connecting. MCP_AUTHOR is optional or environment-specific per the README.

Claude Code

claude mcp add ykarapazar-word-mcp-live -- uvx word-mcp-live

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ykarapazar-word-mcp-live": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "word-mcp-live"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license MIT - declared in the repository

pypi package word-mcp-live - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry namespace io.github.ykarapazar is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Word MCP Live

Word MCP Live is maintained by ykarapazar. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Feb 2026.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/ykarapazar/word-mcp-live
category: automation - ranked #29 of 194 actively-maintained automation servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.ykarapazar/word-mcp-live (active, first published 2026-02-23)
packages: pypi:word-mcp-live

05 · Word MCP Live FAQ

What is Word MCP Live?

The only MCP server that edits Word documents while they're open Live editing Tracked changes Per-action undo 124 tools Cross-platform. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Word MCP Live still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-05-29. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Word MCP Live?

Run `uvx word-mcp-live`. The README documents 2 environment variables (MCP_AUTHOR, MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS) to set first. Set MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS before connecting. MCP_AUTHOR is optional or environment-specific per the README. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Word MCP Live run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Word MCP Live

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