Planfix MCP vs Excel MCP Server

A side-by-side look at the Planfix MCP and Excel MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Planfix MCP logoPlanfix MCPWorkplace & Productivity · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP server for Planfix API — tasks, contacts. 3 tools.60GoodAuth: not declaredExcel MCP Server logoExcel MCP ServerWorkplace & Productivity · Local subprocess (stdio)An Excel manipulation server providing workbook creation, data operations, formatting, and advanced features (charts, pivot tables, formulae).60GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Planfix MCP for workplace & productivity work as a local process; choose Excel MCP Server for workplace & productivity as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Planfix MCP logoChoose Planfix MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You have the keys it needs: PLANFIX_API_KEY, PLANFIX_ACCOUNT.
  • You want tools like get_tasks, get_task, create_task.
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Excel MCP Server logoChoose Excel MCP Server when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
  • You want tools like comma, semicolon, tab.
Explore Excel MCP Server

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecPlanfix MCP logoPlanfix MCPExcel MCP Server logoExcel MCP Server
CategoryWorkplace & ProductivityWorkplace & Productivity
Quality signal60/100 · Good60/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsPLANFIX_API_KEYPLANFIX_ACCOUNTNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars54,257
Directory activity 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 14 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools207

Tools & capabilities

Planfix MCP tools 20

  • get_tasksПолучить список задач из Planfix с пагинацией и фильтрами.
  • get_taskПолучить одну задачу по ID.
  • create_taskСоздать новую задачу в Planfix.
  • update_taskОбновить существующую задачу в Planfix (название, описание, статус, исполнитель).
  • get_contactsПолучить список контактов из Planfix с пагинацией и фильтрами.
  • get_contactПолучить одного контакта по ID.
  • get_projectsПолучить список проектов из Planfix.
  • get_projectПолучить один проект по ID.
  • get_commentsПолучить комментарии к задаче.
  • add_commentДобавить комментарий к задаче.
  • create_contactСоздать контакт (или компанию) в Planfix.
  • update_contactОбновить контакт (имя, email, телефон).
  • +8 more on the listing page

Excel MCP Server tools 7

  • comma
  • semicolon
  • tab
  • pipe
  • cp1252
  • decimal
  • formatted

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Planfix MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planfix-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@theyahia/planfix-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PLANFIX_API_KEY": "YOUR_PLANFIX_API_KEY_HERE",
        "PLANFIX_ACCOUNT": "YOUR_PLANFIX_ACCOUNT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Excel MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "haris-musa-excel-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "excel-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Planfix MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Excel MCP Server belongs to Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Planfix MCP for workplace & productivity work and Excel MCP Server for workplace & productivity.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Planfix MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Excel MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add planfix-mcp and haris-musa-excel-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Planfix MCP has a quality signal of 60/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 5 GitHub stars. Excel MCP Server has 60/100 (Good) with 14 views, 0 installs and 4,257 GitHub stars.