Connect Excel to your AI
Excel works with 2 of 4 major AI assistants: ChatGPT and Claude. Pick yours for the exact steps.
Works
ChatGPT for Excel add-in
Works
Claude for Excel add-in
Not available
Not in Google's full Connected Apps list
Not confirmed yet
No Excel connector or add-in in xAI's public docs. The OneDrive and SharePoint built-ins connect file storage, but xAI doesn't say Grok can open or edit Excel workbooks through them. The full catalog needs a login
Questions about Excel and AI
Which AI assistants can connect to Excel?
As of 2026-11-02: ChatGPT: works; Claude: works; Gemini: not available; Grok: not confirmed yet.
Does Excel work with ChatGPT?
Yes, through the ChatGPT for Excel add-in. You need: Any ChatGPT plan: Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, Edu or K-12 (Free and Go get limited use).
Does Excel work with Claude?
Yes, through the Claude for Excel add-in. You need: Pro, Max, Team or Enterprise.
Does Excel work with Gemini?
Not as a listed connector. Not in Google's full Connected Apps list
Does Excel work with Grok?
Not confirmed in official docs yet. No Excel connector or add-in in xAI's public docs. The OneDrive and SharePoint built-ins connect file storage, but xAI doesn't say Grok can open or edit Excel workbooks through them. The full catalog needs a login
Every answer links to an official source from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI or Excel. Last checked 2026-11-02.