MNI Markets

Excel Add-in

Real-time macro data, right in Excel

Stream live economic releases into your spreadsheet using native Excel formulas — no copy-paste, no delays.

Download manifest
Note: The add-in requires an active MNI Markets / AlphaFlash account. Contact your account manager if you need credentials.

How to install the add-in in Excel

  1. 1

    Create a folder and copy the manifest file

    Create a folder like C:\MNI-Addin and copy manifest.prod.xml into it.

    If IT gives you a network folder, use that folder instead.

  2. 2

    Share the folder (if needed)

    Right-click the folder → Properties → Sharing → Advanced Sharing → check Share this folder.

    Give at least Read permission to your Windows user. Note the shared path (example: \\YOUR-PC\MNI-Addin).

  3. 3

    Add the shared path as a trusted catalog in Excel

    Open Excel → File → Options → Trust Center → Trust Center Settings → Trusted Add-in Catalogs.

    Paste your shared path (example: \\YOUR-PC\MNI-Addin) and click Add catalog. Enable the option to show add-ins from this catalog in the menu.

  4. 4

    Close and reopen Excel

    Completely close Excel and open it again so the new add-in catalog is loaded.

  5. 5

    Add MNI Markets from Shared Folder

    Go to Home → Add-ins → Advanced... → Shared Folder.

    Select MNI Markets and click Add.

  1. 1

    Open Office on the web

    Go to Office on the web and open an Excel workbook in your browser.

  2. 2

    Open Add-ins settings

    In Excel on the web, go to Home → Add-ins → Advanced....

  3. 3

    Upload the manifest

    Select Upload My Add-in, choose your downloaded manifest.prod.xml, and upload.

  4. 4

    Confirm the add-in appears

    Verify the MNI Markets command appears in the ribbon and open the task pane.

  1. Currently not supported

    Microsft does not support sideloading add-ins on Mac. We are working on publishing the add-in to the Microsoft Add-in Marketplace. In the meantime, you can use the add-in on Excel on the web.