What is xlwings-server?

Allowing users to run modern Excel add-ins powered by Python on their own servers. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.

Who should use xlwings-server?

xlwings-server is a B2B product built for business analysts and developers using Excel.

Is xlwings-server free?

The core is open source, with commercial offerings on top.

What platforms does xlwings-server run on?

xlwings-server runs on the command line and API. It can also be self-hosted.

Is xlwings-server still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 106 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to xlwings-server?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include metaclass-registry, mcp-docker, and Snippet Shortcodes.

Who makes xlwings-server?

xlwings-server is developed by xlwings.

How long has xlwings-server been around?

xlwings-server first shipped in 2024.

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xlwings-server

Name: xlwings-server
Author: xlwings

github.comInfrastructure

xlwings-server is a commercial open-source solution that enables users to run modern Excel add-ins using Python on self-hosted servers. It provides API access and automation for advanced spreadsheet workflows.

Commercial OSSxlwings PRO License OR PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0CLIAPISelf-hosted

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38stars

20forks

5features

2024since

Overview

5 features

xlwings-server sits in PulseGate's Frameworks & SDKs category. Allowing users to run modern Excel add-ins powered by Python on their own servers. xlwings-server is a B2B product aimed at business analysts and developers using Excel. xlwings-server is commercial open source. xlwings-server is available on the command line and API, and it can be self-hosted.

xlwings builds and maintains xlwings-server, and it first shipped in 2024. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 38 stars and 106 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 5 catalogued features are excel integration, python add-ins, and self-hosted server.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Excel integration
Python add-ins
Self-hosted server
API access
Spreadsheet automation

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLIAPI-onlySelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

xlwings PRO License OR PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen Source GitHub · ★ 38Active maintenance

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

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Frequently asked questions about xlwings-server

What is xlwings-server?: Allowing users to run modern Excel add-ins powered by Python on their own servers. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who should use xlwings-server?: xlwings-server is a B2B product built for business analysts and developers using Excel.
Is xlwings-server free?: The core is open source, with commercial offerings on top.
What platforms does xlwings-server run on?: xlwings-server runs on the command line and API. It can also be self-hosted.
Is xlwings-server still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 106 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to xlwings-server?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include metaclass-registry, mcp-docker, and Snippet Shortcodes.metaclass-registry mcp-docker Snippet Shortcodes
Who makes xlwings-server?: xlwings-server is developed by xlwings.
How long has xlwings-server been around?: xlwings-server first shipped in 2024.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 38
License: xlwings PRO License OR PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0
Built for: business analysts and developers using Excel
Model: B2B
Solves: Allowing users to run modern Excel add-ins powered by Python on their own servers.

Registered as

GitHub: xlwings/xlwings-server
PyPI: xlwings-server

Developer

xlwings

Small team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 38
Forks: 20
Open issues: 73
Last commit: 17 Jun 2026
Commits 90d: 106
Contributors: 2
Authorship: Small team
Default branch: main
Latest release: 1.9.1 · 17 Jun 2026

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 27 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
Last seen: 27 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: xlwings-server-pypi-org
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
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Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 19 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/xlwings/xlwings-server

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