Migrating from Excel to Grist using MCP - October 29th, 2026
Moving on from that critical spreadsheet that kept existing despite its many problems and frustrations has never been easier. In this session, Anais walked through migrating a complex Excel document to Grist with the help of AI. She kept the good data, eliminated the frustrations, and improved the structure for long-term iteration and improvement. 00:20 What is MCP? 02:50 The example we're building 07:00 The prompt we gave Claude 07:40 💡 How to structure your prompt 10:10 💡 Ask AI to use Python formulas 12:34 💡 Guide AI in your overall goals 14:08 A closer look at the Excel file 15:28 🧙♂️ 20:40 Tips for working with AI 25:50 Checkpoint: data structure complete 26:38 💡 Let Claude finish before you edit 27:40 Same example, less prompting 30:42 How to add a custom widget 34:52 What Claude built Useful links: - GetGrist.com | Resources | Webinars: https://www.getgrist.com/webinars/ - Help Center: https://support.getgrist.com/ - Community Forum: https://community.getgrist.com/ - Discord: https://discord.gg/MYKpYQ3fbP - Grist MCP: https://support.getgrist.com/mcp/