About LynxOffice
LynxOffice is a Mac MCP server for AI agents that need to read, edit, or review Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files stored on the Mac. It requires macOS 14 or later.
Key features
- 01Read Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files
- 02Edit supported office and PDF files
- 03Review files on the Mac
- 04Install through Homebrew
Use cases
- 01Review a document stored on a Mac
- 02Edit a spreadsheet with an AI agent
- 03Read or update a local PowerPoint or PDF
MCP support
Runs as an MCP server on Mac and lets MCP clients connect to local Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMELynxOffice MCP Server for Mac
LynxOffice offers an MCP server that lets AI agents read, edit and review Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files on your Mac.
Install
brew install lynxoffice/tap/lynxoffice-mcp
Then point your MCP client at it, for example:
claude mcp add lynxoffice -- "$(brew --prefix)/bin/lynxoffice-mcp"
Requires macOS 14 or later, on Apple silicon or Intel. Each build under Releases is signed with KDAN's Developer ID and notarized by Apple.
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