xlsx

Read, edit, and generate Excel .xlsx files — read sheets, compute, and produce workbooks programmatically.

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XLSX

Purpose

Work with .xlsx files: read sheets and cells, compute with the data, and produce workbooks.

When to Use

  • User shares a spreadsheet
  • User wants to produce an Excel report
  • User wants to apply formulas / formatting

Tools

  • Python: openpyxl, pandas
  • Or a CLI tool of choice

Source

Custom skill, written for this library.

Notes

Pairs with data-analysis, data-visualization.

When NOT to Use

Do not use when the request is outside this capability, required context is unavailable, or a safer specialized skill applies.

Capabilities

  • Apply the xlsx workflow consistently.
  • Produce a clear, reviewable result.
  • Surface assumptions, constraints, and unresolved risks.

Inputs

  • The user's goal and desired output.
  • Relevant source material, constraints, and environment details.
  • Acceptance criteria when available.

Workflow

  1. Confirm the goal, scope, and constraints.
  2. Inspect the available context before acting.
  3. Apply the skill-specific guidance in this document.
  4. Verify the result and report limitations or next steps.

Examples

Requests that should activate this skill include: "read this spreadsheet"; "extract from xlsx"; "generate an Excel file".

Safety

  • Preserve user data and existing work.
  • Confirm before destructive or externally visible actions.
  • Do not expose credentials or claim unverified results.